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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.92, 38,638.54 and 16,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.92, 38,638.54 and 16,668.71 is: 22,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.92 : 38,638.54 = 16,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.92/38,638.54 = 16,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.92x = 38,638.54 × 16,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.92x = 644,054,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,054,618.08/28,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.91

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