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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.01, 38,902.86 and 16,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.01, 38,902.86 and 16,877.70 is: 23,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.01 : 38,902.86 = 16,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.01/38,902.86 = 16,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.01x = 38,902.86 × 16,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.01x = 656,590,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,590,752.75/28,210.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.10

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