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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364.56, 39,151.72 and 16,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364.56, 39,151.72 and 16,430.84 is: 22,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364.56 : 39,151.72 = 16,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364.56/39,151.72 = 16,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364.56x = 39,151.72 × 16,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364.56x = 643,295,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,295,647.04/28,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.56

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