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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.68, 39,993.60 and 16,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.68, 39,993.60 and 16,881.28 is: 23,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.68 : 39,993.60 = 16,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.68/39,993.60 = 16,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.68x = 39,993.60 × 16,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.68x = 675,143,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,143,159.81/28,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.71

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