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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.58, 39,965.97 and 16,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.58, 39,965.97 and 16,218.89 is: 22,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.58 : 39,965.97 = 16,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.58/39,965.97 = 16,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.58x = 39,965.97 × 16,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.58x = 648,203,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,203,671.17/28,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.87

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