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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676, 39,572.88 and 16,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676, 39,572.88 and 16,100.76 is: 22,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676 : 39,572.88 = 16,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676/39,572.88 = 16,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676x = 39,572.88 × 16,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676x = 637,153,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,153,443.39/28,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,219.05

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