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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,204.89, 38,912.46 and 16,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,204.89, 38,912.46 and 16,874.72 is: 23,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,204.89 : 38,912.46 = 16,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,204.89/38,912.46 = 16,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,204.89x = 38,912.46 × 16,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,204.89x = 656,636,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,636,672.45/28,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,280.95

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