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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.49, 38,904.19 and 16,860.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.49, 38,904.19 and 16,860.71 is: 23,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.49 : 38,904.19 = 16,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.49/38,904.19 = 16,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.49x = 38,904.19 × 16,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.49x = 655,952,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,952,320.48/28,193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.09

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