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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.34, 38,698.44 and 16,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.34, 38,698.44 and 16,712.58 is: 23,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.34 : 38,698.44 = 16,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.34/38,698.44 = 16,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.34x = 38,698.44 × 16,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.34x = 646,750,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,750,774.38/28,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.54

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