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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,579.77, 39,434.99 and 16,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,579.77, 39,434.99 and 16,002.09 is: 22,080.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,579.77 : 39,434.99 = 16,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,579.77/39,434.99 = 16,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,579.77x = 39,434.99 × 16,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,579.77x = 631,042,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,042,179.12/28,579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.03

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