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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.14, 39,279.84 and 16,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.14, 39,279.84 and 16,527.14 is: 22,807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.14 : 39,279.84 = 16,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.14/39,279.84 = 16,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.14x = 39,279.84 × 16,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.14x = 649,183,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,183,414.86/28,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,807.06

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