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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,540.61, 39,393.96 and 16,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,540.61, 39,393.96 and 16,606.26 is: 22,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,540.61 : 39,393.96 = 16,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,540.61/39,393.96 = 16,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,540.61x = 39,393.96 × 16,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,540.61x = 654,186,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,186,145.22/28,540.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.24

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