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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,608.31, 39,477.84 and 16,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,608.31, 39,477.84 and 16,673.59 is: 23,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,608.31 : 39,477.84 = 16,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,608.31/39,477.84 = 16,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,608.31x = 39,477.84 × 16,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,608.31x = 658,237,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,237,318.25/28,608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,008.61

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