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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,332.42, 39,096.36 and 16,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,332.42, 39,096.36 and 16,396.52 is: 22,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,332.42 : 39,096.36 = 16,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,332.42/39,096.36 = 16,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,332.42x = 39,096.36 × 16,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,332.42x = 641,044,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,044,248.67/28,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.82

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