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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,476.63, 39,299.90 and 16,380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,476.63, 39,299.90 and 16,380.81 is: 22,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,476.63 : 39,299.90 = 16,380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,476.63/39,299.90 = 16,380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,476.63x = 39,299.90 × 16,380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,476.63x = 643,764,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,764,315.69/28,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.76

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