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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,660.50, 39,551.49 and 16,085.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,660.50, 39,551.49 and 16,085.25 is: 22,197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,660.50 : 39,551.49 = 16,085.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,660.50/39,551.49 = 16,085.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,660.50x = 39,551.49 × 16,085.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,660.50x = 636,195,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,195,604.52/28,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.65

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