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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,617.06, 39,491.64 and 16,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,617.06, 39,491.64 and 16,041 is: 22,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,617.06 : 39,491.64 = 16,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,617.06/39,491.64 = 16,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,617.06x = 39,491.64 × 16,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,617.06x = 633,485,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,485,397.24/28,617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.63

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