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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.84, 38,693.30 and 16,711.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.84, 38,693.30 and 16,711.05 is: 23,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.84 : 38,693.30 = 16,711.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.84/38,693.30 = 16,711.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.84x = 38,693.30 × 16,711.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.84x = 646,605,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,605,587.41/28,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.60

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