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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.28, 39,160.68 and 16,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.28, 39,160.68 and 16,441.30 is: 22,689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.28 : 39,160.68 = 16,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.28/39,160.68 = 16,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.28x = 39,160.68 × 16,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.28x = 643,852,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,852,488.08/28,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.01

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