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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,569.92, 39,423.04 and 16,631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,569.92, 39,423.04 and 16,631.33 is: 22,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,569.92 : 39,423.04 = 16,631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,569.92/39,423.04 = 16,631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,569.92x = 39,423.04 × 16,631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,569.92x = 655,657,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,657,349.15/28,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.22

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