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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,723.10, 39,631.99 and 16,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,723.10, 39,631.99 and 16,784.12 is: 23,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,723.10 : 39,631.99 = 16,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,723.10/39,631.99 = 16,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,723.10x = 39,631.99 × 16,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,723.10x = 665,188,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,188,076.00/28,723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.64

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