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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,606.53, 39,477.06 and 16,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,606.53, 39,477.06 and 16,031.28 is: 22,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,606.53 : 39,477.06 = 16,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,606.53/39,477.06 = 16,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,606.53x = 39,477.06 × 16,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,606.53x = 632,867,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,867,802.44/28,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.19

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