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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,295.74, 42,385.29 and 16,573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,295.74, 42,385.29 and 16,573.42 is: 24,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,295.74 : 42,385.29 = 16,573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,295.74/42,385.29 = 16,573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,295.74x = 42,385.29 × 16,573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,295.74x = 702,469,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,469,212.99/28,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.97

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