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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,987.89, 40,006.51 and 16,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,987.89, 40,006.51 and 16,243.14 is: 22,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,987.89 : 40,006.51 = 16,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,987.89/40,006.51 = 16,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,987.89x = 40,006.51 × 16,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,987.89x = 649,831,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,831,452.26/28,987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.35

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