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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.84, 39,204.51 and 16,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.84, 39,204.51 and 16,473.68 is: 22,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.84 : 39,204.51 = 16,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.84/39,204.51 = 16,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.84x = 39,204.51 × 16,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.84x = 645,842,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,842,552.30/28,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.06

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