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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,492.97, 39,311.66 and 16,553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,492.97, 39,311.66 and 16,553.97 is: 22,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,492.97 : 39,311.66 = 16,553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,492.97/39,311.66 = 16,553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,492.97x = 39,311.66 × 16,553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,492.97x = 650,764,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,764,081.68/28,492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.47

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