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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,087.29, 38,755.83 and 16,600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,087.29, 38,755.83 and 16,600.59 is: 22,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,087.29 : 38,755.83 = 16,600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,087.29/38,755.83 = 16,600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,087.29x = 38,755.83 × 16,600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,087.29x = 643,369,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,369,643.94/28,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.08

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