Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,766.64, 43,149.96 and 16,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,766.64, 43,149.96 and 16,446 is: 24,669
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,766.64 : 43,149.96 = 16,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,766.64/43,149.96 = 16,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,766.64x = 43,149.96 × 16,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,766.64x = 709,644,242.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,644,242.16/28,766.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,669
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