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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,625.64, 39,505.83 and 16,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,625.64, 39,505.83 and 16,052.82 is: 22,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,625.64 : 39,505.83 = 16,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,625.64/39,505.83 = 16,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,625.64x = 39,505.83 × 16,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,625.64x = 634,179,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,179,977.94/28,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.26

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