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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,294.56, 39,049.94 and 16,199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,294.56, 39,049.94 and 16,199.54 is: 22,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,294.56 : 39,049.94 = 16,199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,294.56/39,049.94 = 16,199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,294.56x = 39,049.94 × 16,199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,294.56x = 632,590,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,590,788.78/28,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.33

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