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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,974.90, 39,982.68 and 16,399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,974.90, 39,982.68 and 16,399.65 is: 22,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,974.90 : 39,982.68 = 16,399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,974.90/39,982.68 = 16,399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,974.90x = 39,982.68 × 16,399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,974.90x = 655,701,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,701,958.06/28,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.00

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