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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,819, 43,241.46 and 16,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,819, 43,241.46 and 16,507 is: 24,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,819 : 43,241.46 = 16,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,819/43,241.46 = 16,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,819x = 43,241.46 × 16,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,819x = 713,786,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,786,780.22/28,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.92

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