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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.57, 39,457.74 and 16,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.57, 39,457.74 and 16,017.32 is: 22,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.57 : 39,457.74 = 16,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.57/39,457.74 = 16,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.57x = 39,457.74 × 16,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.57x = 632,007,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,007,248.06/28,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.90

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