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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.25, 38,660.58 and 16,686.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.25, 38,660.58 and 16,686.57 is: 23,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.25 : 38,660.58 = 16,686.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.25/38,660.58 = 16,686.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.25x = 38,660.58 × 16,686.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.25x = 645,112,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,112,474.41/28,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.37

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