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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,573.91, 39,395.40 and 22,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,573.91, 39,395.40 and 22,189.69 is: 30,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,573.91 : 39,395.40 = 22,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,573.91/39,395.40 = 22,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,573.91x = 39,395.40 × 22,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,573.91x = 874,171,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,171,713.43/28,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,593.35

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