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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.23, 39,556.39 and 16,563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.23, 39,556.39 and 16,563.31 is: 22,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.23 : 39,556.39 = 16,563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.23/39,556.39 = 16,563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.23x = 39,556.39 × 16,563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.23x = 655,184,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,184,651.16/28,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.02

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