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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794.59, 39,722.95 and 16,850.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794.59, 39,722.95 and 16,850.53 is: 23,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794.59 : 39,722.95 = 16,850.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794.59/39,722.95 = 16,850.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794.59x = 39,722.95 × 16,850.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794.59x = 669,352,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,352,831.38/28,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.79

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