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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,432.08, 39,235.84 and 16,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,432.08, 39,235.84 and 16,497.44 is: 22,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,432.08 : 39,235.84 = 16,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,432.08/39,235.84 = 16,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,432.08x = 39,235.84 × 16,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,432.08x = 647,290,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,290,916.25/28,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.22

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