Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,731.34, 39,652.86 and 16,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,731.34, 39,652.86 and 16,156 is: 22,297.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,731.34 : 39,652.86 = 16,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,731.34/39,652.86 = 16,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,731.34x = 39,652.86 × 16,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,731.34x = 640,631,606.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,631,606.16/28,731.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,297.31
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