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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,905.77, 39,886.75 and 16,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,905.77, 39,886.75 and 16,330.52 is: 22,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,905.77 : 39,886.75 = 16,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,905.77/39,886.75 = 16,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,905.77x = 39,886.75 × 16,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,905.77x = 651,371,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,371,368.61/28,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.30

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