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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,836.69, 39,797.06 and 16,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,836.69, 39,797.06 and 16,263.87 is: 22,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,836.69 : 39,797.06 = 16,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,836.69/39,797.06 = 16,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,836.69x = 39,797.06 × 16,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,836.69x = 647,254,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,254,210.22/28,836.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.51

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