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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,713.38, 39,622.64 and 16,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,713.38, 39,622.64 and 16,776 is: 23,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,713.38 : 39,622.64 = 16,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,713.38/39,622.64 = 16,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,713.38x = 39,622.64 × 16,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,713.38x = 664,709,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,709,324.76/28,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.82

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