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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.18, 39,706.52 and 16,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.18, 39,706.52 and 16,026.02 is: 22,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.18 : 39,706.52 = 16,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.18/39,706.52 = 16,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.18x = 39,706.52 × 16,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.18x = 636,337,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,337,483.65/28,773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.65

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