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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,655.62, 39,544.65 and 16,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,655.62, 39,544.65 and 16,080.34 is: 22,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,655.62 : 39,544.65 = 16,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,655.62/39,544.65 = 16,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,655.62x = 39,544.65 × 16,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,655.62x = 635,891,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,891,417.18/28,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.81

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