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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,670.22, 39,570.51 and 16,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,670.22, 39,570.51 and 16,094.22 is: 22,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,670.22 : 39,570.51 = 16,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,670.22/39,570.51 = 16,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,670.22x = 39,570.51 × 16,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,670.22x = 636,856,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,856,493.45/28,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.17

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