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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,580.15, 39,441.86 and 16,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,580.15, 39,441.86 and 16,004.63 is: 22,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,580.15 : 39,441.86 = 16,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,580.15/39,441.86 = 16,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,580.15x = 39,441.86 × 16,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,580.15x = 631,252,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,252,295.79/28,580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.09

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