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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,751.06, 39,677.76 and 16,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,751.06, 39,677.76 and 16,005.06 is: 22,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,751.06 : 39,677.76 = 16,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,751.06/39,677.76 = 16,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,751.06x = 39,677.76 × 16,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,751.06x = 635,044,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,044,929.47/28,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.70

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