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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.61, 39,953.99 and 16,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.61, 39,953.99 and 16,208.51 is: 22,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.61 : 39,953.99 = 16,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.61/39,953.99 = 16,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.61x = 39,953.99 × 16,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.61x = 647,594,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,594,365.64/28,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.85

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