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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,720.24, 39,635.94 and 16,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,720.24, 39,635.94 and 16,784.89 is: 23,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,720.24 : 39,635.94 = 16,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,720.24/39,635.94 = 16,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,720.24x = 39,635.94 × 16,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,720.24x = 665,284,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,284,892.95/28,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,164.32

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