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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,991.98, 39,999.51 and 16,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,991.98, 39,999.51 and 16,414.30 is: 22,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,991.98 : 39,999.51 = 16,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,991.98/39,999.51 = 16,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,991.98x = 39,999.51 × 16,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,991.98x = 656,563,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,563,956.99/28,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.40

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