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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,644.94, 39,527.43 and 16,709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,644.94, 39,527.43 and 16,709.32 is: 23,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,644.94 : 39,527.43 = 16,709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,644.94/39,527.43 = 16,709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,644.94x = 39,527.43 × 16,709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,644.94x = 660,476,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,476,476.65/28,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.35

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