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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.99, 39,068.36 and 16,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.99, 39,068.36 and 16,377.31 is: 22,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.99 : 39,068.36 = 16,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.99/39,068.36 = 16,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.99x = 39,068.36 × 16,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.99x = 639,834,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,834,642.91/28,306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,603.42

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