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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.32, 39,506.58 and 16,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.32, 39,506.58 and 16,052.52 is: 22,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.32 : 39,506.58 = 16,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.32/39,506.58 = 16,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.32x = 39,506.58 × 16,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.32x = 634,180,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,180,165.58/28,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,152.97

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