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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.23, 39,629.77 and 16,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.23, 39,629.77 and 16,141.98 is: 22,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.23 : 39,629.77 = 16,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.23/39,629.77 = 16,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.23x = 39,629.77 × 16,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.23x = 639,702,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,702,954.74/28,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.93

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