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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,297.86, 39,052.73 and 16,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,297.86, 39,052.73 and 16,365.34 is: 22,585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,297.86 : 39,052.73 = 16,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,297.86/39,052.73 = 16,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,297.86x = 39,052.73 × 16,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,297.86x = 639,111,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,111,204.38/28,297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.14

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