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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,086.29, 38,754.45 and 16,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,086.29, 38,754.45 and 16,599.59 is: 22,904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,086.29 : 38,754.45 = 16,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,086.29/38,754.45 = 16,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,086.29x = 38,754.45 × 16,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,086.29x = 643,307,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,307,786.90/28,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.69

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