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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,437.12, 39,251.44 and 16,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,437.12, 39,251.44 and 16,503.12 is: 22,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,437.12 : 39,251.44 = 16,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,437.12/39,251.44 = 16,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,437.12x = 39,251.44 × 16,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,437.12x = 647,771,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,771,224.49/28,437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.07

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