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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,764.54, 39,693.39 and 16,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,764.54, 39,693.39 and 16,016.76 is: 22,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,764.54 : 39,693.39 = 16,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,764.54/39,693.39 = 16,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,764.54x = 39,693.39 × 16,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,764.54x = 635,759,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,759,501.22/28,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.20

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