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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710.96, 39,622.80 and 16,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710.96, 39,622.80 and 16,136.52 is: 22,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710.96 : 39,622.80 = 16,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710.96/39,622.80 = 16,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710.96x = 39,622.80 × 16,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710.96x = 639,374,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,374,104.66/28,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.34

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