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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,874.83, 39,844.66 and 16,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,874.83, 39,844.66 and 16,126.24 is: 22,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,874.83 : 39,844.66 = 16,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,874.83/39,844.66 = 16,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,874.83x = 39,844.66 × 16,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,874.83x = 642,544,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,544,549.88/28,874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.76

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