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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,593.70, 39,453.69 and 16,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,593.70, 39,453.69 and 16,016.02 is: 22,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,593.70 : 39,453.69 = 16,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,593.70/39,453.69 = 16,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,593.70x = 39,453.69 × 16,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,593.70x = 631,891,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,891,088.11/28,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.96

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