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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,708.12, 39,616.86 and 16,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,708.12, 39,616.86 and 16,135 is: 22,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,708.12 : 39,616.86 = 16,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,708.12/39,616.86 = 16,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,708.12x = 39,616.86 × 16,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,708.12x = 639,218,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,218,036.10/28,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.11

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