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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.74, 38,977.58 and 16,915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.74, 38,977.58 and 16,915.08 is: 23,343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.74 : 38,977.58 = 16,915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.74/38,977.58 = 16,915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.74x = 38,977.58 × 16,915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.74x = 659,308,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,308,805.54/28,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,343.54

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