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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,727.61, 39,639.83 and 16,149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,727.61, 39,639.83 and 16,149.93 is: 22,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,727.61 : 39,639.83 = 16,149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,727.61/39,639.83 = 16,149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,727.61x = 39,639.83 × 16,149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,727.61x = 640,180,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,180,398.96/28,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.50

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