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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.60, 42,230.80 and 16,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.60, 42,230.80 and 16,456.80 is: 24,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.60 : 42,230.80 = 16,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.60/42,230.80 = 16,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.60x = 42,230.80 × 16,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.60x = 694,983,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,983,829.44/28,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.94

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