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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.94, 39,806.73 and 16,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.94, 39,806.73 and 16,270.50 is: 22,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.94 : 39,806.73 = 16,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.94/39,806.73 = 16,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.94x = 39,806.73 × 16,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.94x = 647,675,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,675,400.47/28,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.69

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