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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,590.52, 39,454.86 and 16,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,590.52, 39,454.86 and 16,015 is: 22,100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,590.52 : 39,454.86 = 16,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,590.52/39,454.86 = 16,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,590.52x = 39,454.86 × 16,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,590.52x = 631,869,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,869,582.90/28,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.67

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