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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,845.68, 39,807.04 and 16,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,845.68, 39,807.04 and 16,270.44 is: 22,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,845.68 : 39,807.04 = 16,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,845.68/39,807.04 = 16,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,845.68x = 39,807.04 × 16,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,845.68x = 647,678,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,678,055.90/28,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.21

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