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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,659.51, 39,550.14 and 16,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,659.51, 39,550.14 and 16,084.26 is: 22,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,659.51 : 39,550.14 = 16,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,659.51/39,550.14 = 16,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,659.51x = 39,550.14 × 16,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,659.51x = 636,134,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,134,734.80/28,659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.29

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