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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,463.85, 39,277.08 and 16,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,463.85, 39,277.08 and 16,524.96 is: 22,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,463.85 : 39,277.08 = 16,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,463.85/39,277.08 = 16,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,463.85x = 39,277.08 × 16,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,463.85x = 649,052,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,052,020.84/28,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.68

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