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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,790.69, 39,731.24 and 16,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,790.69, 39,731.24 and 16,693.52 is: 23,037.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,790.69 : 39,731.24 = 16,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,790.69/39,731.24 = 16,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,790.69x = 39,731.24 × 16,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,790.69x = 663,254,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,254,249.56/28,790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.11

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