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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,635.28, 42,897.24 and 16,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,635.28, 42,897.24 and 16,117.12 is: 24,144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,635.28 : 42,897.24 = 16,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,635.28/42,897.24 = 16,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,635.28x = 42,897.24 × 16,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,635.28x = 691,379,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,379,964.75/28,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.34

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