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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.04, 38,678.04 and 16,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.04, 38,678.04 and 16,699.14 is: 23,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.04 : 38,678.04 = 16,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.04/38,678.04 = 16,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.04x = 38,678.04 × 16,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.04x = 645,890,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,890,004.89/28,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.96

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