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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.59, 38,693.63 and 16,706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.59, 38,693.63 and 16,706.45 is: 23,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.59 : 38,693.63 = 16,706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.59/38,693.63 = 16,706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.59x = 38,693.63 × 16,706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.59x = 646,433,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,433,333.41/28,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.60

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