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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.31, 39,457.35 and 16,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.31, 39,457.35 and 16,017.06 is: 22,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.31 : 39,457.35 = 16,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.31/39,457.35 = 16,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.31x = 39,457.35 × 16,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.31x = 631,990,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,990,742.39/28,592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.52

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