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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,215.62, 42,332.37 and 16,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,215.62, 42,332.37 and 16,983.26 is: 25,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,215.62 : 42,332.37 = 16,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,215.62/42,332.37 = 16,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,215.62x = 42,332.37 × 16,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,215.62x = 718,941,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,941,646.13/28,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,480.27

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