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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,669.25, 39,563.70 and 16,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,669.25, 39,563.70 and 16,094 is: 22,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,669.25 : 39,563.70 = 16,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,669.25/39,563.70 = 16,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,669.25x = 39,563.70 × 16,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,669.25x = 636,738,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,738,187.80/28,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.80

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