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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.52, 39,976.02 and 16,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.52, 39,976.02 and 16,392 is: 22,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.52 : 39,976.02 = 16,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.52/39,976.02 = 16,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.52x = 39,976.02 × 16,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.52x = 655,286,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,286,919.84/28,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,621.44

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