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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,778.37, 39,715.97 and 16,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,778.37, 39,715.97 and 16,203.93 is: 22,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,778.37 : 39,715.97 = 16,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,778.37/39,715.97 = 16,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,778.37x = 39,715.97 × 16,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,778.37x = 643,554,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,554,716.74/28,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.45

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