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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,841.52, 39,801.30 and 16,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,841.52, 39,801.30 and 16,266.27 is: 22,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,841.52 : 39,801.30 = 16,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,841.52/39,801.30 = 16,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,841.52x = 39,801.30 × 16,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,841.52x = 647,418,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,418,692.15/28,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,447.45

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