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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,598.52, 39,466.80 and 16,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,598.52, 39,466.80 and 16,023 is: 22,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,598.52 : 39,466.80 = 16,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,598.52/39,466.80 = 16,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,598.52x = 39,466.80 × 16,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,598.52x = 632,376,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,376,536.40/28,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.21

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