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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,338.93, 39,105.31 and 16,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,338.93, 39,105.31 and 16,403.01 is: 22,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,338.93 : 39,105.31 = 16,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,338.93/39,105.31 = 16,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,338.93x = 39,105.31 × 16,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,338.93x = 641,444,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,444,790.98/28,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.76

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