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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,595.06, 39,461.20 and 16,019.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,595.06, 39,461.20 and 16,019.82 is: 22,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,595.06 : 39,461.20 = 16,019.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,595.06/39,461.20 = 16,019.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,595.06x = 39,461.20 × 16,019.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,595.06x = 632,161,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,161,320.98/28,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.36

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