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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,359.14, 39,133.94 and 16,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,359.14, 39,133.94 and 16,421.64 is: 22,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,359.14 : 39,133.94 = 16,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,359.14/39,133.94 = 16,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,359.14x = 39,133.94 × 16,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,359.14x = 642,643,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,643,474.46/28,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.89

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