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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.59, 39,094.20 and 16,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.59, 39,094.20 and 16,997.58 is: 23,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.59 : 39,094.20 = 16,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.59/39,094.20 = 16,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.59x = 39,094.20 × 16,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.59x = 664,506,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,506,792.04/28,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.94

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