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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,965.52, 39,973.26 and 16,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,965.52, 39,973.26 and 16,390 is: 22,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,965.52 : 39,973.26 = 16,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,965.52/39,973.26 = 16,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,965.52x = 39,973.26 × 16,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,965.52x = 655,161,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,161,731.40/28,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.68

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