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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,661.20, 39,551.88 and 16,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,661.20, 39,551.88 and 16,090 is: 22,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,661.20 : 39,551.88 = 16,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,661.20/39,551.88 = 16,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,661.20x = 39,551.88 × 16,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,661.20x = 636,389,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,389,749.20/28,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.88

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