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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,814.90, 39,767.98 and 16,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,814.90, 39,767.98 and 16,070.16 is: 22,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814.90 : 39,767.98 = 16,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814.90/39,767.98 = 16,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814.90x = 39,767.98 × 16,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814.90x = 639,077,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,077,801.48/28,814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,178.73

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