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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,295.99, 42,385.66 and 16,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,295.99, 42,385.66 and 16,573.67 is: 24,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,295.99 : 42,385.66 = 16,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,295.99/42,385.66 = 16,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,295.99x = 42,385.66 × 16,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,295.99x = 702,485,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,485,941.57/28,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.34

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