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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,647.74, 42,996.21 and 16,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,647.74, 42,996.21 and 16,180.01 is: 24,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,647.74 : 42,996.21 = 16,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,647.74/42,996.21 = 16,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,647.74x = 42,996.21 × 16,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,647.74x = 695,679,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,679,107.76/28,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.91

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