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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,712.67, 39,614.58 and 16,767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,712.67, 39,614.58 and 16,767.39 is: 23,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,712.67 : 39,614.58 = 16,767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,712.67/39,614.58 = 16,767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,712.67x = 39,614.58 × 16,767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,712.67x = 664,233,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,233,112.55/28,712.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.80

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