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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,583, 39,444.55 and 16,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,583, 39,444.55 and 16,007.75 is: 22,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,583 : 39,444.55 = 16,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,583/39,444.55 = 16,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,583x = 39,444.55 × 16,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,583x = 631,418,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,418,495.26/28,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.70

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