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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,938.52, 39,936 and 16,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,938.52, 39,936 and 16,363 is: 22,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,938.52 : 39,936 = 16,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,938.52/39,936 = 16,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,938.52x = 39,936 × 16,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,938.52x = 653,472,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,472,768/28,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.42

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