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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.40, 38,694.33 and 16,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.40, 38,694.33 and 16,709.22 is: 23,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.40 : 38,694.33 = 16,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.40/38,694.33 = 16,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.40x = 38,694.33 × 16,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.40x = 646,552,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,552,072.72/28,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.77

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