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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,533.38, 39,379.01 and 16,434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,533.38, 39,379.01 and 16,434.26 is: 22,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,533.38 : 39,379.01 = 16,434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,533.38/39,379.01 = 16,434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,533.38x = 39,379.01 × 16,434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,533.38x = 647,164,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,164,757.49/28,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.97

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