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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,778.36, 39,713.52 and 16,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,778.36, 39,713.52 and 16,031.52 is: 22,123.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,778.36 : 39,713.52 = 16,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,778.36/39,713.52 = 16,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,778.36x = 39,713.52 × 16,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,778.36x = 636,668,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,668,150.27/28,778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.16

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