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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.46, 39,955.71 and 16,207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.46, 39,955.71 and 16,207.34 is: 22,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.46 : 39,955.71 = 16,207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.46/39,955.71 = 16,207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.46x = 39,955.71 × 16,207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.46x = 647,575,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,575,776.91/28,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.32

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