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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,605.38, 39,475.96 and 16,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,605.38, 39,475.96 and 16,669.42 is: 23,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,605.38 : 39,475.96 = 16,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,605.38/39,475.96 = 16,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,605.38x = 39,475.96 × 16,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,605.38x = 658,041,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,041,216.78/28,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.11

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