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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,823.94, 39,778.04 and 16,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,823.94, 39,778.04 and 16,723.52 is: 23,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,823.94 : 39,778.04 = 16,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,823.94/39,778.04 = 16,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,823.94x = 39,778.04 × 16,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,823.94x = 665,228,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,228,564.99/28,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.03

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