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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,706.13, 39,611.84 and 16,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,706.13, 39,611.84 and 16,603.52 is: 22,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,706.13 : 39,611.84 = 16,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,706.13/39,611.84 = 16,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,706.13x = 39,611.84 × 16,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,706.13x = 657,695,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,695,696.60/28,706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.33

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