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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,843.44, 39,804.66 and 16,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,843.44, 39,804.66 and 16,269 is: 22,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,843.44 : 39,804.66 = 16,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,843.44/39,804.66 = 16,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,843.44x = 39,804.66 × 16,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,843.44x = 647,582,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,582,013.54/28,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.62

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