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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,787, 39,726.20 and 16,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,787, 39,726.20 and 16,211.96 is: 22,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,787 : 39,726.20 = 16,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,787/39,726.20 = 16,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,787x = 39,726.20 × 16,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,787x = 644,039,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,039,565.35/28,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.58

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