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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,492.08, 39,312.97 and 16,549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,492.08, 39,312.97 and 16,549.23 is: 22,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,492.08 : 39,312.97 = 16,549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,492.08/39,312.97 = 16,549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,492.08x = 39,312.97 × 16,549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,492.08x = 650,599,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,599,382.51/28,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.39

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