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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,593.31, 39,458.73 and 16,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,593.31, 39,458.73 and 16,018.06 is: 22,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,593.31 : 39,458.73 = 16,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,593.31/39,458.73 = 16,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,593.31x = 39,458.73 × 16,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,593.31x = 632,052,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,052,304.66/28,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.90

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