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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,563.08, 39,422.52 and 16,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,563.08, 39,422.52 and 16,628.24 is: 22,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,563.08 : 39,422.52 = 16,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,563.08/39,422.52 = 16,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,563.08x = 39,422.52 × 16,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,563.08x = 655,527,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,527,123.96/28,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.16

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