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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.56, 39,278.76 and 16,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.56, 39,278.76 and 16,524.08 is: 22,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.56 : 39,278.76 = 16,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.56/39,278.76 = 16,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.56x = 39,278.76 × 16,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.56x = 649,045,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,045,372.54/28,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.88

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