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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,144, 38,839.44 and 16,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,144, 38,839.44 and 16,966.72 is: 23,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,144 : 38,839.44 = 16,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,144/38,839.44 = 16,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,144x = 38,839.44 × 16,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,144x = 658,977,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,977,903.44/28,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,414.51

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