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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,674.14, 39,569.73 and 16,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,674.14, 39,569.73 and 16,098.89 is: 22,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,674.14 : 39,569.73 = 16,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,674.14/39,569.73 = 16,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,674.14x = 39,569.73 × 16,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,674.14x = 637,028,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,028,730.60/28,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.14

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