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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,468.10, 39,286.92 and 16,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,468.10, 39,286.92 and 16,530.72 is: 22,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,468.10 : 39,286.92 = 16,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,468.10/39,286.92 = 16,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,468.10x = 39,286.92 × 16,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,468.10x = 649,441,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,441,074.18/28,468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.94

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