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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.59, 38,633.92 and 16,661.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.59, 38,633.92 and 16,661.99 is: 22,988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.59 : 38,633.92 = 16,661.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.59/38,633.92 = 16,661.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.59x = 38,633.92 × 16,661.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.59x = 643,718,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,718,043.63/28,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.63

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