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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,427.76, 42,627.24 and 16,585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,427.76, 42,627.24 and 16,585.38 is: 24,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,427.76 : 42,627.24 = 16,585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,427.76/42,627.24 = 16,585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,427.76x = 42,627.24 × 16,585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,427.76x = 706,988,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,988,973.75/28,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.67

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