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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,607.63, 39,480.14 and 16,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,607.63, 39,480.14 and 16,033.19 is: 22,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,607.63 : 39,480.14 = 16,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,607.63/39,480.14 = 16,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,607.63x = 39,480.14 × 16,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,607.63x = 632,992,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,992,428.53/28,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.70

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