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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,660.50, 39,553.11 and 16,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,660.50, 39,553.11 and 16,086.06 is: 22,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,660.50 : 39,553.11 = 16,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,660.50/39,553.11 = 16,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,660.50x = 39,553.11 × 16,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,660.50x = 636,253,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,253,700.65/28,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.67

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