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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.95, 39,775.83 and 16,077.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.95, 39,775.83 and 16,077.64 is: 22,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.95 : 39,775.83 = 16,077.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.95/39,775.83 = 16,077.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.95x = 39,775.83 × 16,077.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.95x = 639,501,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,501,525.95/28,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.92

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