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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,971.96, 39,982.02 and 16,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,971.96, 39,982.02 and 16,225.04 is: 22,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,971.96 : 39,982.02 = 16,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,971.96/39,982.02 = 16,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,971.96x = 39,982.02 × 16,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,971.96x = 648,709,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,709,873.78/28,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.96

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