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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,814.96, 39,767.84 and 16,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,814.96, 39,767.84 and 16,718.12 is: 23,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814.96 : 39,767.84 = 16,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814.96/39,767.84 = 16,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814.96x = 39,767.84 × 16,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814.96x = 664,843,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,843,521.26/28,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.86

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