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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,679.25, 39,577.50 and 16,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,679.25, 39,577.50 and 16,104 is: 22,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,679.25 : 39,577.50 = 16,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,679.25/39,577.50 = 16,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,679.25x = 39,577.50 × 16,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,679.25x = 637,356,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,356,060/28,679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.60

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