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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.17, 42,399.25 and 16,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.17, 42,399.25 and 16,573.01 is: 24,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.17 : 42,399.25 = 16,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.17/42,399.25 = 16,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.17x = 42,399.25 × 16,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.17x = 702,682,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,682,940.81/28,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.51

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