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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,599.84, 39,465.90 and 16,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,599.84, 39,465.90 and 16,022.16 is: 22,109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,599.84 : 39,465.90 = 16,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,599.84/39,465.90 = 16,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,599.84x = 39,465.90 × 16,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,599.84x = 632,328,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,328,964.34/28,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.53

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