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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.62, 39,911.54 and 16,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.62, 39,911.54 and 16,174.65 is: 22,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.62 : 39,911.54 = 16,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.62/39,911.54 = 16,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.62x = 39,911.54 × 16,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.62x = 645,555,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,555,109.59/28,921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.85

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