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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.83, 43,166.93 and 16,299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.83, 43,166.93 and 16,299.83 is: 24,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.83 : 43,166.93 = 16,299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.83/43,166.93 = 16,299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.83x = 43,166.93 × 16,299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.83x = 703,613,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,613,647.04/28,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,453.25

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