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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,653.54, 42,980.19 and 16,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,653.54, 42,980.19 and 16,167.88 is: 24,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,653.54 : 42,980.19 = 16,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,653.54/42,980.19 = 16,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,653.54x = 42,980.19 × 16,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,653.54x = 694,898,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,898,554.30/28,653.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.75

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