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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.46, 39,631.77 and 16,143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.46, 39,631.77 and 16,143.02 is: 22,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.46 : 39,631.77 = 16,143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.46/39,631.77 = 16,143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.46x = 39,631.77 × 16,143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.46x = 639,776,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,776,455.75/28,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,278.31

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