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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,608.53, 39,479.82 and 16,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,608.53, 39,479.82 and 16,033.28 is: 22,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,608.53 : 39,479.82 = 16,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,608.53/39,479.82 = 16,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,608.53x = 39,479.82 × 16,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,608.53x = 632,991,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,991,008.41/28,608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.95

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