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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.53, 41,998.22 and 16,913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.53, 41,998.22 and 16,913.86 is: 25,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.53 : 41,998.22 = 16,913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.53/41,998.22 = 16,913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.53x = 41,998.22 × 16,913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.53x = 710,352,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,352,118.32/28,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.08

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