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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,463.87, 39,277.15 and 16,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,463.87, 39,277.15 and 16,524.87 is: 22,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,463.87 : 39,277.15 = 16,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,463.87/39,277.15 = 16,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,463.87x = 39,277.15 × 16,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,463.87x = 649,049,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,049,797.72/28,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.58

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