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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,599.28, 39,466.98 and 16,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,599.28, 39,466.98 and 16,024.12 is: 22,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,599.28 : 39,466.98 = 16,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,599.28/39,466.98 = 16,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,599.28x = 39,466.98 × 16,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,599.28x = 632,423,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,423,623.56/28,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.27

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