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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.44, 39,806.04 and 16,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.44, 39,806.04 and 16,270 is: 22,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.44 : 39,806.04 = 16,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.44/39,806.04 = 16,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.44x = 39,806.04 × 16,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.44x = 647,644,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,644,270.80/28,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.00

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