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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,741.26, 39,662.92 and 16,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,741.26, 39,662.92 and 16,166 is: 22,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,741.26 : 39,662.92 = 16,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,741.26/39,662.92 = 16,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,741.26x = 39,662.92 × 16,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,741.26x = 641,190,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,190,764.72/28,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.07

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