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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,275.44, 39,027.47 and 16,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,275.44, 39,027.47 and 16,952.24 is: 23,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,275.44 : 39,027.47 = 16,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,275.44/39,027.47 = 16,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,275.44x = 39,027.47 × 16,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,275.44x = 661,602,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,602,758.13/28,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.50

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