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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.28, 39,457.32 and 16,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.28, 39,457.32 and 16,017.12 is: 22,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.28 : 39,457.32 = 16,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.28/39,457.32 = 16,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.28x = 39,457.32 × 16,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.28x = 631,992,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,992,629.32/28,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.61

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