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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.83, 39,460.59 and 16,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.83, 39,460.59 and 16,658.91 is: 22,991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.83 : 39,460.59 = 16,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.83/39,460.59 = 16,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.83x = 39,460.59 × 16,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.83x = 657,370,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,370,417.36/28,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.55

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