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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.52, 39,615.66 and 16,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.52, 39,615.66 and 16,131.48 is: 22,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.52 : 39,615.66 = 16,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.52/39,615.66 = 16,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.52x = 39,615.66 × 16,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.52x = 639,059,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,059,226.98/28,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.81

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