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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.17, 39,957.52 and 16,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.17, 39,957.52 and 16,207.29 is: 22,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.17 : 39,957.52 = 16,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.17/39,957.52 = 16,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.17x = 39,957.52 × 16,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.17x = 647,603,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,603,162.24/28,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.49

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