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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,594.16, 39,461.80 and 16,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,594.16, 39,461.80 and 16,022.96 is: 22,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,594.16 : 39,461.80 = 16,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,594.16/39,461.80 = 16,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,594.16x = 39,461.80 × 16,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,594.16x = 632,294,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,294,842.93/28,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.73

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