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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,668.76, 39,563.58 and 16,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,668.76, 39,563.58 and 16,094.68 is: 22,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,668.76 : 39,563.58 = 16,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,668.76/39,563.58 = 16,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,668.76x = 39,563.58 × 16,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,668.76x = 636,763,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,763,159.75/28,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.05

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