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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,599.28, 42,887.04 and 11,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,599.28, 42,887.04 and 11,059 is: 16,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,599.28 : 42,887.04 = 11,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,599.28/42,887.04 = 11,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,599.28x = 42,887.04 × 11,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,599.28x = 474,287,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,287,775.36/28,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.91

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