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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,786.68, 39,727.08 and 16,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,786.68, 39,727.08 and 16,211.16 is: 22,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,786.68 : 39,727.08 = 16,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,786.68/39,727.08 = 16,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,786.68x = 39,727.08 × 16,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,786.68x = 644,022,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,022,050.21/28,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.22

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