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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,597.78, 39,464.91 and 16,022.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,597.78, 39,464.91 and 16,022.62 is: 22,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,597.78 : 39,464.91 = 16,022.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,597.78/39,464.91 = 16,022.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,597.78x = 39,464.91 × 16,022.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,597.78x = 632,331,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,331,256.26/28,597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.20

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