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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.59, 39,456.41 and 16,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.59, 39,456.41 and 16,016.34 is: 22,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.59 : 39,456.41 = 16,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.59/39,456.41 = 16,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.59x = 39,456.41 × 16,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.59x = 631,947,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,947,197.66/28,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.56

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