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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,590.24, 39,451.68 and 16,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,590.24, 39,451.68 and 16,014.72 is: 22,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,590.24 : 39,451.68 = 16,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,590.24/39,451.68 = 16,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,590.24x = 39,451.68 × 16,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,590.24x = 631,807,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,807,608.73/28,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.72

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