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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.64, 39,209.46 and 16,478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.64, 39,209.46 and 16,478.75 is: 22,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.64 : 39,209.46 = 16,478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.64/39,209.46 = 16,478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.64x = 39,209.46 × 16,478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.64x = 646,122,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,122,888.98/28,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.08

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