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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,778.28, 39,713.93 and 16,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,778.28, 39,713.93 and 16,031.63 is: 22,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,778.28 : 39,713.93 = 16,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,778.28/39,713.93 = 16,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,778.28x = 39,713.93 × 16,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,778.28x = 636,678,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,678,752.88/28,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.59

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