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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.07, 39,233.05 and 16,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,430.07, 39,233.05 and 16,495.46 is: 22,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,430.07 : 39,233.05 = 16,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,430.07/39,233.05 = 16,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,430.07x = 39,233.05 × 16,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,430.07x = 647,167,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,167,206.95/28,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.48

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