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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,598.28, 39,465.60 and 16,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,598.28, 39,465.60 and 16,023.12 is: 22,111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,598.28 : 39,465.60 = 16,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,598.28/39,465.60 = 16,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,598.28x = 39,465.60 × 16,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,598.28x = 632,362,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,362,044.67/28,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.89

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