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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,653.04, 42,979.50 and 16,167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,653.04, 42,979.50 and 16,167.39 is: 24,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,653.04 : 42,979.50 = 16,167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,653.04/42,979.50 = 16,167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,653.04x = 42,979.50 × 16,167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,653.04x = 694,866,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,866,338.51/28,653.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.05

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