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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.33, 39,010.28 and 16,939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.33, 39,010.28 and 16,939.53 is: 23,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.33 : 39,010.28 = 16,939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.33/39,010.28 = 16,939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.33x = 39,010.28 × 16,939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.33x = 660,815,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,815,723.67/28,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.67

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