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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,423.44, 39,214.80 and 16,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,423.44, 39,214.80 and 16,482.42 is: 22,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,423.44 : 39,214.80 = 16,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,423.44/39,214.80 = 16,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,423.44x = 39,214.80 × 16,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,423.44x = 646,354,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,354,803.82/28,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.20

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