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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,429.82, 39,240.96 and 16,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,429.82, 39,240.96 and 16,497 is: 22,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,429.82 : 39,240.96 = 16,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,429.82/39,240.96 = 16,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,429.82x = 39,240.96 × 16,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,429.82x = 647,358,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,358,055.26/28,429.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.39

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