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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,841.54, 39,801.32 and 16,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,841.54, 39,801.32 and 16,266.29 is: 22,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,841.54 : 39,801.32 = 16,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,841.54/39,801.32 = 16,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,841.54x = 39,801.32 × 16,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,841.54x = 647,419,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,419,533.16/28,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,447.47

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