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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,308.08, 39,068.74 and 16,369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,308.08, 39,068.74 and 16,369.11 is: 22,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,308.08 : 39,068.74 = 16,369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,308.08/39,068.74 = 16,369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,308.08x = 39,068.74 × 16,369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,308.08x = 639,520,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,520,502.62/28,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,591.45

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