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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,658.69, 39,552.63 and 16,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,658.69, 39,552.63 and 16,083.44 is: 22,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,658.69 : 39,552.63 = 16,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,658.69/39,552.63 = 16,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,658.69x = 39,552.63 × 16,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,658.69x = 636,142,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,142,351.45/28,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.19

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