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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.54, 42,861.96 and 16,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.54, 42,861.96 and 16,093.53 is: 24,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.54 : 42,861.96 = 16,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.54/42,861.96 = 16,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.54x = 42,861.96 × 16,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.54x = 689,800,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,800,239.12/28,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.16

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