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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.74, 38,980.35 and 16,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.74, 38,980.35 and 16,917.08 is: 23,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.74 : 38,980.35 = 16,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.74/38,980.35 = 16,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.74x = 38,980.35 × 16,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.74x = 659,433,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,433,614.79/28,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.30

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