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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,399.74, 39,191.48 and 16,469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,399.74, 39,191.48 and 16,469.99 is: 22,728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,399.74 : 39,191.48 = 16,469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,399.74/39,191.48 = 16,469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,399.74x = 39,191.48 × 16,469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,399.74x = 645,483,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,483,201.34/28,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.49

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