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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.76, 42,141.96 and 16,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.76, 42,141.96 and 16,481.64 is: 24,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.76 : 42,141.96 = 16,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.76/42,141.96 = 16,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.76x = 42,141.96 × 16,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.76x = 694,568,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,568,613.61/28,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.35

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