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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.34, 39,993.35 and 16,407.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.34, 39,993.35 and 16,407.09 is: 22,640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.34 : 39,993.35 = 16,407.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.34/39,993.35 = 16,407.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.34x = 39,993.35 × 16,407.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.34x = 656,174,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,174,410.82/28,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.49

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