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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,811.44, 43,215.88 and 16,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,811.44, 43,215.88 and 16,508.08 is: 24,761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,811.44 : 43,215.88 = 16,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,811.44/43,215.88 = 16,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,811.44x = 43,215.88 × 16,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,811.44x = 713,411,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,411,204.31/28,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.39

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