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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,239.94, 38,972.34 and 16,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,239.94, 38,972.34 and 16,911.28 is: 23,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,239.94 : 38,972.34 = 16,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,239.94/38,972.34 = 16,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,239.94x = 38,972.34 × 16,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,239.94x = 659,072,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,072,202.71/28,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.30

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