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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.25, 39,614.83 and 16,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.25, 39,614.83 and 16,131 is: 22,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.25 : 39,614.83 = 16,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.25/39,614.83 = 16,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.25x = 39,614.83 × 16,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.25x = 639,026,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,026,782.40/28,706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.89

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