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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,739, 39,664.68 and 16,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,739, 39,664.68 and 16,637.72 is: 22,962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,739 : 39,664.68 = 16,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,739/39,664.68 = 16,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,739x = 39,664.68 × 16,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,739x = 659,929,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,929,839.73/28,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.87

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