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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,788.16, 39,727.50 and 16,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,788.16, 39,727.50 and 16,041.40 is: 22,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,788.16 : 39,727.50 = 16,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,788.16/39,727.50 = 16,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,788.16x = 39,727.50 × 16,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,788.16x = 637,284,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,284,718.50/28,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.04

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