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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,659.46, 39,552.57 and 16,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,659.46, 39,552.57 and 16,726.64 is: 23,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,659.46 : 39,552.57 = 16,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,659.46/39,552.57 = 16,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,659.46x = 39,552.57 × 16,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,659.46x = 661,581,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,581,599.46/28,659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,084.23

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