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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,983.65, 39,997.37 and 16,409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,983.65, 39,997.37 and 16,409.57 is: 22,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,983.65 : 39,997.37 = 16,409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,983.65/39,997.37 = 16,409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,983.65x = 39,997.37 × 16,409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,983.65x = 656,339,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,339,483.87/28,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.17

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