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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.49, 39,052.97 and 16,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.49, 39,052.97 and 16,969.83 is: 23,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.49 : 39,052.97 = 16,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.49/39,052.97 = 16,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.49x = 39,052.97 × 16,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.49x = 662,722,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,722,261.90/28,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,419.00

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