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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,594.62, 39,460.56 and 16,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,594.62, 39,460.56 and 16,019.34 is: 22,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,594.62 : 39,460.56 = 16,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,594.62/39,460.56 = 16,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,594.62x = 39,460.56 × 16,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,594.62x = 632,132,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,132,127.23/28,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.68

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