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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,599.93, 39,465.77 and 16,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,599.93, 39,465.77 and 16,022.25 is: 22,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,599.93 : 39,465.77 = 16,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,599.93/39,465.77 = 16,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,599.93x = 39,465.77 × 16,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,599.93x = 632,330,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,330,353.27/28,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.51

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