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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.21, 39,908.10 and 16,985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.21, 39,908.10 and 16,985.22 is: 23,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.21 : 39,908.10 = 16,985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.21/39,908.10 = 16,985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.21x = 39,908.10 × 16,985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.21x = 677,847,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,847,858.28/28,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.31

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