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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,702.89, 39,609.81 and 16,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,702.89, 39,609.81 and 16,127.64 is: 22,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,702.89 : 39,609.81 = 16,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,702.89/39,609.81 = 16,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,702.89x = 39,609.81 × 16,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,702.89x = 638,812,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,812,756.15/28,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.04

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