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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.08, 39,898.98 and 16,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.08, 39,898.98 and 16,975.56 is: 23,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.08 : 39,898.98 = 16,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.08/39,898.98 = 16,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.08x = 39,898.98 × 16,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.08x = 677,307,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,307,528.93/28,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,426.45

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