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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.97, 42,146.65 and 16,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.97, 42,146.65 and 16,244.20 is: 24,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.97 : 42,146.65 = 16,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.97/42,146.65 = 16,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.97x = 42,146.65 × 16,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.97x = 684,638,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,638,611.93/28,097.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.12

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