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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,585.52, 39,447.96 and 16,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,585.52, 39,447.96 and 16,010 is: 22,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,585.52 : 39,447.96 = 16,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,585.52/39,447.96 = 16,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,585.52x = 39,447.96 × 16,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,585.52x = 631,561,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,561,839.60/28,585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.77

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