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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,669.58, 39,564.06 and 16,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,669.58, 39,564.06 and 16,094.42 is: 22,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,669.58 : 39,564.06 = 16,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,669.58/39,564.06 = 16,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,669.58x = 39,564.06 × 16,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,669.58x = 636,760,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,760,598.55/28,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.32

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