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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,660.39, 39,551.36 and 16,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,660.39, 39,551.36 and 16,085.14 is: 22,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,660.39 : 39,551.36 = 16,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,660.39/39,551.36 = 16,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,660.39x = 39,551.36 × 16,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,660.39x = 636,189,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,189,162.79/28,660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.51

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