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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,792.06, 39,719.46 and 16,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,792.06, 39,719.46 and 16,848.07 is: 23,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,792.06 : 39,719.46 = 16,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,792.06/39,719.46 = 16,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,792.06x = 39,719.46 × 16,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,792.06x = 669,196,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,196,143.14/28,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.39

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