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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,744.95, 39,667.97 and 16,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,744.95, 39,667.97 and 16,169.70 is: 22,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,744.95 : 39,667.97 = 16,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,744.95/39,667.97 = 16,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,744.95x = 39,667.97 × 16,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,744.95x = 641,419,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,419,214.93/28,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.15

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