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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,583.52, 39,445.20 and 16,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,583.52, 39,445.20 and 16,008 is: 22,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,583.52 : 39,445.20 = 16,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,583.52/39,445.20 = 16,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,583.52x = 39,445.20 × 16,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,583.52x = 631,438,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,438,761.60/28,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.01

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