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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,952.55, 39,954.87 and 16,206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,952.55, 39,954.87 and 16,206.53 is: 22,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,952.55 : 39,954.87 = 16,206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,952.55/39,954.87 = 16,206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,952.55x = 39,954.87 × 16,206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,952.55x = 647,529,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,529,599.53/28,952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.20

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