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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.12, 39,614.10 and 16,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.12, 39,614.10 and 16,133 is: 22,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.12 : 39,614.10 = 16,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.12/39,614.10 = 16,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.12x = 39,614.10 × 16,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.12x = 639,094,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,094,275.30/28,706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.35

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