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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,673.14, 43,009.72 and 16,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,673.14, 43,009.72 and 16,204.82 is: 24,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,673.14 : 43,009.72 = 16,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,673.14/43,009.72 = 16,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,673.14x = 43,009.72 × 16,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,673.14x = 696,964,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,964,770.85/28,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.24

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