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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,887.72, 39,865.54 and 16,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,887.72, 39,865.54 and 16,954.28 is: 23,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,887.72 : 39,865.54 = 16,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,887.72/39,865.54 = 16,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,887.72x = 39,865.54 × 16,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,887.72x = 675,891,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,891,527.51/28,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,397.19

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