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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,891.15, 39,870.63 and 16,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,891.15, 39,870.63 and 16,143.91 is: 22,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,891.15 : 39,870.63 = 16,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,891.15/39,870.63 = 16,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,891.15x = 39,870.63 × 16,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,891.15x = 643,667,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,667,762.69/28,891.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.07

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