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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,652.49, 43,003.34 and 16,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,652.49, 43,003.34 and 16,184.76 is: 24,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,652.49 : 43,003.34 = 16,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,652.49/43,003.34 = 16,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,652.49x = 43,003.34 × 16,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,652.49x = 695,998,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,998,656.17/28,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.04

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