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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,660.87, 39,553.82 and 16,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,660.87, 39,553.82 and 16,086.43 is: 22,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,660.87 : 39,553.82 = 16,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,660.87/39,553.82 = 16,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,660.87x = 39,553.82 × 16,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,660.87x = 636,279,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,279,756.66/28,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.29

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