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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,669.72, 39,563.94 and 16,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,669.72, 39,563.94 and 16,094.38 is: 22,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,669.72 : 39,563.94 = 16,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,669.72/39,563.94 = 16,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,669.72x = 39,563.94 × 16,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,669.72x = 636,757,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,757,084.66/28,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.09

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