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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,079.26, 38,757.79 and 16,756.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,079.26, 38,757.79 and 16,756.67 is: 23,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,079.26 : 38,757.79 = 16,756.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,079.26/38,757.79 = 16,756.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,079.26x = 38,757.79 × 16,756.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,079.26x = 649,451,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,451,614.80/28,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.23

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