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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,491.03, 39,314.97 and 16,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,491.03, 39,314.97 and 16,554.24 is: 22,843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,491.03 : 39,314.97 = 16,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,491.03/39,314.97 = 16,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,491.03x = 39,314.97 × 16,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,491.03x = 650,829,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,829,448.97/28,491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.31

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