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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,598.81, 39,466.25 and 16,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,598.81, 39,466.25 and 16,023.53 is: 22,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,598.81 : 39,466.25 = 16,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,598.81/39,466.25 = 16,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,598.81x = 39,466.25 × 16,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,598.81x = 632,388,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,388,560.74/28,598.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.41

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