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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.68, 38,677.68 and 16,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.68, 38,677.68 and 16,701.72 is: 23,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.68 : 38,677.68 = 16,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.68/38,677.68 = 16,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.68x = 38,677.68 × 16,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.68x = 645,983,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,983,781.61/28,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.20

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