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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.98, 39,499.11 and 16,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.98, 39,499.11 and 16,524.95 is: 22,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.98 : 39,499.11 = 16,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.98/39,499.11 = 16,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.98x = 39,499.11 × 16,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.98x = 652,720,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,720,620.30/28,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.28

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