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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,759.95, 39,688.65 and 16,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,759.95, 39,688.65 and 16,184.70 is: 22,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,759.95 : 39,688.65 = 16,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,759.95/39,688.65 = 16,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,759.95x = 39,688.65 × 16,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,759.95x = 642,348,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,348,893.66/28,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.84

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