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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,654.96, 39,545.40 and 16,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,654.96, 39,545.40 and 16,079.44 is: 22,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,654.96 : 39,545.40 = 16,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,654.96/39,545.40 = 16,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,654.96x = 39,545.40 × 16,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,654.96x = 635,867,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,867,886.58/28,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.50

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