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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,231.09, 38,959.44 and 16,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,231.09, 38,959.44 and 16,901.08 is: 23,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,231.09 : 38,959.44 = 16,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,231.09/38,959.44 = 16,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,231.09x = 38,959.44 × 16,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,231.09x = 658,456,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,456,612.20/28,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.81

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