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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,864.92, 39,824.55 and 16,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,864.92, 39,824.55 and 16,928.76 is: 23,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,864.92 : 39,824.55 = 16,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,864.92/39,824.55 = 16,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,864.92x = 39,824.55 × 16,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,864.92x = 674,180,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,180,249.06/28,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.39

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