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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.15, 39,913.21 and 16,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.15, 39,913.21 and 16,178.54 is: 22,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.15 : 39,913.21 = 16,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.15/39,913.21 = 16,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.15x = 39,913.21 × 16,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.15x = 645,737,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,737,194.17/28,921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.51

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