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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.24, 39,954.85 and 16,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.24, 39,954.85 and 16,209.12 is: 22,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.24 : 39,954.85 = 16,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.24/39,954.85 = 16,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.24x = 39,954.85 × 16,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.24x = 647,632,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,632,958.23/28,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.69

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