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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.49, 38,981.38 and 16,917.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.49, 38,981.38 and 16,917.83 is: 23,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.49 : 38,981.38 = 16,917.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.49/38,981.38 = 16,917.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.49x = 38,981.38 × 16,917.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.49x = 659,480,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,480,360.01/28,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,347.34

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