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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.53, 39,473.08 and 16,668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.53, 39,473.08 and 16,668.37 is: 23,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.53 : 39,473.08 = 16,668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.53/39,473.08 = 16,668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.53x = 39,473.08 × 16,668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.53x = 657,951,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,951,902.48/28,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.67

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