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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.82, 42,048.17 and 16,172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.82, 42,048.17 and 16,172.33 is: 24,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.82 : 42,048.17 = 16,172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.82/42,048.17 = 16,172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.82x = 42,048.17 × 16,172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.82x = 680,016,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,016,881.14/28,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.81

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