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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,905.36, 39,889.32 and 16,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,905.36, 39,889.32 and 16,330.12 is: 22,535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,905.36 : 39,889.32 = 16,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,905.36/39,889.32 = 16,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,905.36x = 39,889.32 × 16,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,905.36x = 651,397,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,397,382.32/28,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.52

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