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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,790.93, 39,717.91 and 16,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,790.93, 39,717.91 and 16,846.94 is: 23,240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,790.93 : 39,717.91 = 16,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,790.93/39,717.91 = 16,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,790.93x = 39,717.91 × 16,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,790.93x = 669,125,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,125,367.05/28,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.84

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