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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,360.33, 39,139.52 and 16,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,360.33, 39,139.52 and 16,423.88 is: 22,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,360.33 : 39,139.52 = 16,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,360.33/39,139.52 = 16,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,360.33x = 39,139.52 × 16,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,360.33x = 642,822,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,822,779.74/28,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.27

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