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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,658.22, 39,545.76 and 16,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,658.22, 39,545.76 and 16,719.25 is: 23,071.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,658.22 : 39,545.76 = 16,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,658.22/39,545.76 = 16,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,658.22x = 39,545.76 × 16,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,658.22x = 661,175,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,175,447.88/28,658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,071.06

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