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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.70, 38,625.26 and 16,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.70, 38,625.26 and 16,663.59 is: 22,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.70 : 38,625.26 = 16,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.70/38,625.26 = 16,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.70x = 38,625.26 × 16,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.70x = 643,635,412.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,635,412.97/28,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.58

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