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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,453.88, 39,279.64 and 16,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,453.88, 39,279.64 and 16,514.90 is: 22,798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,453.88 : 39,279.64 = 16,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,453.88/39,279.64 = 16,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,453.88x = 39,279.64 × 16,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,453.88x = 648,699,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,699,326.64/28,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.27

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