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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,662.68, 39,552.33 and 16,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,662.68, 39,552.33 and 16,085 is: 22,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,662.68 : 39,552.33 = 16,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,662.68/39,552.33 = 16,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,662.68x = 39,552.33 × 16,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,662.68x = 636,199,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,199,228.05/28,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.08

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