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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,920.18, 39,909.33 and 16,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,920.18, 39,909.33 and 16,344.66 is: 22,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,920.18 : 39,909.33 = 16,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,920.18/39,909.33 = 16,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,920.18x = 39,909.33 × 16,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,920.18x = 652,304,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,304,429.68/28,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.34

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