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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,593.16, 39,460.42 and 16,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,593.16, 39,460.42 and 16,021.96 is: 22,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,593.16 : 39,460.42 = 16,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,593.16/39,460.42 = 16,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,593.16x = 39,460.42 × 16,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,593.16x = 632,233,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,233,270.82/28,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.35

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