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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,583.09, 39,445.85 and 16,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,583.09, 39,445.85 and 16,007.93 is: 22,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,583.09 : 39,445.85 = 16,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,583.09/39,445.85 = 16,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,583.09x = 39,445.85 × 16,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,583.09x = 631,446,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,446,325.55/28,583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.60

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