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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,835.92, 39,792.36 and 16,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,835.92, 39,792.36 and 16,261.84 is: 22,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,835.92 : 39,792.36 = 16,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,835.92/39,792.36 = 16,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,835.92x = 39,792.36 × 16,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,835.92x = 647,096,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,096,991.54/28,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.66

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