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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.50, 39,618.68 and 16,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.50, 39,618.68 and 16,131.25 is: 22,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.50 : 39,618.68 = 16,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.50/39,618.68 = 16,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.50x = 39,618.68 × 16,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.50x = 639,098,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,098,831.75/28,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.21

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