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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,313.53, 39,074.83 and 16,983.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,313.53, 39,074.83 and 16,983.45 is: 23,438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,313.53 : 39,074.83 = 16,983.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,313.53/39,074.83 = 16,983.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,313.53x = 39,074.83 × 16,983.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,313.53x = 663,625,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,625,421.56/28,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.46

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