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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,593.06, 39,458.44 and 16,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,593.06, 39,458.44 and 16,017.82 is: 22,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,593.06 : 39,458.44 = 16,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,593.06/39,458.44 = 16,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,593.06x = 39,458.44 × 16,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,593.06x = 632,038,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,038,189.40/28,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.60

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