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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.07, 38,665.22 and 16,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.07, 38,665.22 and 16,687.71 is: 23,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.07 : 38,665.22 = 16,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.07/38,665.22 = 16,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.07x = 38,665.22 × 16,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.07x = 645,234,020.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,234,020.17/28,018.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.21

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