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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,584.52, 39,446.58 and 16,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,584.52, 39,446.58 and 16,009 is: 22,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,584.52 : 39,446.58 = 16,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,584.52/39,446.58 = 16,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,584.52x = 39,446.58 × 16,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,584.52x = 631,500,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,500,299.22/28,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.39

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