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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.64, 42,312.84 and 16,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.64, 42,312.84 and 16,595.76 is: 24,893.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.64 : 42,312.84 = 16,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.64/42,312.84 = 16,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.64x = 42,312.84 × 16,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.64x = 702,213,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,213,737.56/28,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.57

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