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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.72, 39,986.56 and 16,402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.72, 39,986.56 and 16,402.47 is: 22,633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.72 : 39,986.56 = 16,402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.72/39,986.56 = 16,402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.72x = 39,986.56 × 16,402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.72x = 655,878,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,878,350.80/28,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.88

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