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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,950.99, 39,953.07 and 16,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,950.99, 39,953.07 and 16,204.06 is: 22,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,950.99 : 39,953.07 = 16,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,950.99/39,953.07 = 16,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,950.99x = 39,953.07 × 16,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,950.99x = 647,401,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,401,993.41/28,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.00

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