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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,667.79, 39,555.14 and 16,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,667.79, 39,555.14 and 16,091.73 is: 22,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,667.79 : 39,555.14 = 16,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,667.79/39,555.14 = 16,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,667.79x = 39,555.14 × 16,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,667.79x = 636,510,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,510,552.53/28,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.99

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