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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,853.91, 39,807.23 and 16,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,853.91, 39,807.23 and 16,912.89 is: 23,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,853.91 : 39,807.23 = 16,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,853.91/39,807.23 = 16,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,853.91x = 39,807.23 × 16,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,853.91x = 673,255,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,255,217.63/28,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,333.24

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