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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,719.56, 39,634.81 and 16,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,719.56, 39,634.81 and 16,145.12 is: 22,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,719.56 : 39,634.81 = 16,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,719.56/39,634.81 = 16,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,719.56x = 39,634.81 × 16,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,719.56x = 639,908,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,908,763.63/28,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.29

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