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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.96, 39,501.06 and 16,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.96, 39,501.06 and 16,048.68 is: 22,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.96 : 39,501.06 = 16,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.96/39,501.06 = 16,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.96x = 39,501.06 × 16,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.96x = 633,939,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,939,871.60/28,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.18

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