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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,946.58, 39,947.96 and 16,199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,946.58, 39,947.96 and 16,199.65 is: 22,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,946.58 : 39,947.96 = 16,199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,946.58/39,947.96 = 16,199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,946.58x = 39,947.96 × 16,199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,946.58x = 647,142,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,142,970.21/28,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.46

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