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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.52, 39,646.34 and 16,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.52, 39,646.34 and 16,154.26 is: 22,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.52 : 39,646.34 = 16,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.52/39,646.34 = 16,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.52x = 39,646.34 × 16,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.52x = 640,457,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,457,284.41/28,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.66

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