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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.52, 39,999.96 and 16,411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.52, 39,999.96 and 16,411.44 is: 22,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.52 : 39,999.96 = 16,411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.52/39,999.96 = 16,411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.52x = 39,999.96 × 16,411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.52x = 656,456,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,456,943.54/28,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.75

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