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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.94, 38,644.34 and 16,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.94, 38,644.34 and 16,675.08 is: 23,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.94 : 38,644.34 = 16,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.94/38,644.34 = 16,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.94x = 38,644.34 × 16,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.94x = 644,397,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,397,461.05/28,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.39

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