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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,633.23, 39,513.94 and 16,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,633.23, 39,513.94 and 16,694.34 is: 23,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,633.23 : 39,513.94 = 16,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,633.23/39,513.94 = 16,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,633.23x = 39,513.94 × 16,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,633.23x = 659,659,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,659,149.10/28,633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.24

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