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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,473.78, 39,287.82 and 16,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,473.78, 39,287.82 and 16,530.96 is: 22,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,473.78 : 39,287.82 = 16,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,473.78/39,287.82 = 16,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,473.78x = 39,287.82 × 16,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,473.78x = 649,465,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,465,380.91/28,473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.24

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