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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.52, 38,960.87 and 16,902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.52, 38,960.87 and 16,902.61 is: 23,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.52 : 38,960.87 = 16,902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.52/38,960.87 = 16,902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.52x = 38,960.87 × 16,902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.52x = 658,540,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,540,208.96/28,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.11

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