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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,731.34 : 39,652.86 = 16,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,731.34/39,652.86 = 16,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,731.34x = 39,652.86 × 16,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,731.34x = 640,631,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,631,606.16/28,731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.31

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