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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,568.76, 39,427.13 and 16,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,568.76, 39,427.13 and 16,473.14 is: 22,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,568.76 : 39,427.13 = 16,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,568.76/39,427.13 = 16,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,568.76x = 39,427.13 × 16,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,568.76x = 649,488,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,488,476.34/28,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.22

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