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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,952.35, 39,954.96 and 16,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,952.35, 39,954.96 and 16,205.43 is: 22,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,952.35 : 39,954.96 = 16,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,952.35/39,954.96 = 16,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,952.35x = 39,954.96 × 16,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,952.35x = 647,487,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,487,307.43/28,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.89

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