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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,468.59, 39,283.67 and 16,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,468.59, 39,283.67 and 16,529.59 is: 22,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,468.59 : 39,283.67 = 16,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,468.59/39,283.67 = 16,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,468.59x = 39,283.67 × 16,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,468.59x = 649,342,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,342,956.24/28,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.10

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