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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,293.62, 39,047.10 and 16,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,293.62, 39,047.10 and 16,359.98 is: 22,577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,293.62 : 39,047.10 = 16,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,293.62/39,047.10 = 16,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,293.62x = 39,047.10 × 16,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,293.62x = 638,809,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,809,775.06/28,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.87

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