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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,605.08, 42,907.70 and 16,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,605.08, 42,907.70 and 16,902.20 is: 25,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,605.08 : 42,907.70 = 16,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,605.08/42,907.70 = 16,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,605.08x = 42,907.70 × 16,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,605.08x = 725,234,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,234,526.94/28,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,353.35

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