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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,615.30, 39,490.14 and 16,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,615.30, 39,490.14 and 16,676.71 is: 23,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,615.30 : 39,490.14 = 16,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,615.30/39,490.14 = 16,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,615.30x = 39,490.14 × 16,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,615.30x = 658,565,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,565,612.64/28,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.46

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