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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,807.23, 39,750.75 and 16,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,807.23, 39,750.75 and 16,059.45 is: 22,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,807.23 : 39,750.75 = 16,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,807.23/39,750.75 = 16,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,807.23x = 39,750.75 × 16,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,807.23x = 638,375,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,375,182.09/28,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.24

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