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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.23, 39,512.56 and 16,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.23, 39,512.56 and 16,693.34 is: 23,036.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.23 : 39,512.56 = 16,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.23/39,512.56 = 16,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.23x = 39,512.56 × 16,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.23x = 659,596,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,596,612.61/28,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,036.85

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