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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,598.31, 39,465.56 and 16,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,598.31, 39,465.56 and 16,023.03 is: 22,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,598.31 : 39,465.56 = 16,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,598.31/39,465.56 = 16,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,598.31x = 39,465.56 × 16,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,598.31x = 632,357,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,357,771.73/28,598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.72

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