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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.80, 39,160.56 and 16,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.80, 39,160.56 and 16,444 is: 22,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.80 : 39,160.56 = 16,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.80/39,160.56 = 16,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.80x = 39,160.56 × 16,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.80x = 643,956,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,956,248.64/28,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.05

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