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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,713.84, 39,625.11 and 16,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,713.84, 39,625.11 and 16,138.59 is: 22,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,713.84 : 39,625.11 = 16,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,713.84/39,625.11 = 16,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,713.84x = 39,625.11 × 16,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,713.84x = 639,493,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,493,403.99/28,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.26

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