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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,835.03, 39,792.27 and 16,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,835.03, 39,792.27 and 16,259.69 is: 22,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,835.03 : 39,792.27 = 16,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,835.03/39,792.27 = 16,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,835.03x = 39,792.27 × 16,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,835.03x = 647,009,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,009,694.34/28,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.33

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