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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,592.62, 39,459.63 and 16,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,592.62, 39,459.63 and 16,019.26 is: 22,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,592.62 : 39,459.63 = 16,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,592.62/39,459.63 = 16,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,592.62x = 39,459.63 × 16,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,592.62x = 632,114,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,114,072.47/28,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.60

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