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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,292.80, 39,044.80 and 16,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,292.80, 39,044.80 and 16,964.14 is: 23,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,292.80 : 39,044.80 = 16,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,292.80/39,044.80 = 16,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,292.80x = 39,044.80 × 16,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,292.80x = 662,361,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,361,453.47/28,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.95

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