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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,932.67, 39,934.38 and 16,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,932.67, 39,934.38 and 16,364.71 is: 22,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,932.67 : 39,934.38 = 16,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,932.67/39,934.38 = 16,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,932.67x = 39,934.38 × 16,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,932.67x = 653,514,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,514,547.73/28,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.43

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