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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.94, 42,277.66 and 16,351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.94, 42,277.66 and 16,351.07 is: 24,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.94 : 42,277.66 = 16,351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.94/42,277.66 = 16,351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.94x = 42,277.66 × 16,351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.94x = 691,284,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,284,978.10/28,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.92

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