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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,064.72, 38,724.89 and 16,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,064.72, 38,724.89 and 16,726.44 is: 23,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,064.72 : 38,724.89 = 16,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,064.72/38,724.89 = 16,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,064.72x = 38,724.89 × 16,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,064.72x = 647,729,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,729,465.46/28,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.85

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