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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,477.58, 39,292.97 and 16,534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,477.58, 39,292.97 and 16,534.73 is: 22,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,477.58 : 39,292.97 = 16,534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,477.58/39,292.97 = 16,534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,477.58x = 39,292.97 × 16,534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,477.58x = 649,698,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,698,665.41/28,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.40

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