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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,802.64, 43,203.96 and 16,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,802.64, 43,203.96 and 16,482 is: 24,723

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,802.64 : 43,203.96 = 16,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,802.64/43,203.96 = 16,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,802.64x = 43,203.96 × 16,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,802.64x = 712,087,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,087,668.72/28,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723

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