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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,644, 39,528.99 and 16,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,644, 39,528.99 and 16,069.02 is: 22,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,644 : 39,528.99 = 16,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,644/39,528.99 = 16,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,644x = 39,528.99 × 16,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,644x = 635,192,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,192,130.89/28,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.40

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