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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,928.22, 39,916.71 and 16,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,928.22, 39,916.71 and 16,995.42 is: 23,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,928.22 : 39,916.71 = 16,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,928.22/39,916.71 = 16,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,928.22x = 39,916.71 × 16,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,928.22x = 678,401,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,401,251.47/28,928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.19

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