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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.65, 39,960.74 and 16,209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.65, 39,960.74 and 16,209.97 is: 22,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.65 : 39,960.74 = 16,209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.65/39,960.74 = 16,209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.65x = 39,960.74 × 16,209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.65x = 647,762,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,762,396.58/28,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.85

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