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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,804.80, 39,741.74 and 16,702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,804.80, 39,741.74 and 16,702.82 is: 23,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,804.80 : 39,741.74 = 16,702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,804.80/39,741.74 = 16,702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,804.80x = 39,741.74 × 16,702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,804.80x = 663,799,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,799,129.71/28,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.74

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