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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.35, 40,017.77 and 16,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.35, 40,017.77 and 16,251.68 is: 22,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.35 : 40,017.77 = 16,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.35/40,017.77 = 16,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.35x = 40,017.77 × 16,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.35x = 650,355,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,355,992.35/28,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.89

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