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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,983.78, 39,997.56 and 16,410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,983.78, 39,997.56 and 16,410.96 is: 22,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,983.78 : 39,997.56 = 16,410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,983.78/39,997.56 = 16,410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,983.78x = 39,997.56 × 16,410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,983.78x = 656,398,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,398,357.26/28,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.09

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