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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.51, 39,618.65 and 16,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.51, 39,618.65 and 16,131.26 is: 22,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.51 : 39,618.65 = 16,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.51/39,618.65 = 16,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.51x = 39,618.65 × 16,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.51x = 639,098,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,098,744.00/28,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.20

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