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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.64, 39,161.52 and 16,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.64, 39,161.52 and 16,441.56 is: 22,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.64 : 39,161.52 = 16,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.64/39,161.52 = 16,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.64x = 39,161.52 × 16,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.64x = 643,876,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,876,480.77/28,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.37

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