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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,465.68, 39,282.93 and 16,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,465.68, 39,282.93 and 16,524.66 is: 22,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,465.68 : 39,282.93 = 16,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,465.68/39,282.93 = 16,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,465.68x = 39,282.93 × 16,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,465.68x = 649,137,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,137,062.05/28,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.20

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