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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,868.49, 43,317.09 and 16,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,868.49, 43,317.09 and 16,210.38 is: 24,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,868.49 : 43,317.09 = 16,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,868.49/43,317.09 = 16,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,868.49x = 43,317.09 × 16,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,868.49x = 702,186,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,186,489.39/28,868.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.63

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