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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,932.66, 39,913.83 and 16,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,932.66, 39,913.83 and 16,995.78 is: 23,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,932.66 : 39,913.83 = 16,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,932.66/39,913.83 = 16,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,932.66x = 39,913.83 × 16,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,932.66x = 678,366,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,366,673.64/28,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,446.40

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