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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,481.49, 39,312.45 and 16,542.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,481.49, 39,312.45 and 16,542.63 is: 22,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,481.49 : 39,312.45 = 16,542.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,481.49/39,312.45 = 16,542.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,481.49x = 39,312.45 × 16,542.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,481.49x = 650,331,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,331,314.74/28,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.47

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