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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.24, 38,979.65 and 16,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.24, 38,979.65 and 16,916.58 is: 23,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.24 : 38,979.65 = 16,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.24/38,979.65 = 16,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.24x = 38,979.65 × 16,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.24x = 659,402,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,402,367.60/28,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,345.61

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