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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,952.61, 39,951.23 and 16,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,952.61, 39,951.23 and 16,206.50 is: 22,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,952.61 : 39,951.23 = 16,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,952.61/39,951.23 = 16,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,952.61x = 39,951.23 × 16,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,952.61x = 647,469,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,469,609.00/28,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.09

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