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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,195.94, 42,302.81 and 16,963.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,195.94, 42,302.81 and 16,963.57 is: 25,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,195.94 : 42,302.81 = 16,963.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,195.94/42,302.81 = 16,963.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,195.94x = 42,302.81 × 16,963.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,195.94x = 717,606,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,606,593.81/28,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.71

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