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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,535.83, 39,389.15 and 16,609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,535.83, 39,389.15 and 16,609.15 is: 22,926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,535.83 : 39,389.15 = 16,609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,535.83/39,389.15 = 16,609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,535.83x = 39,389.15 × 16,609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,535.83x = 654,220,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,220,391.48/28,535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.28

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