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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,869.60, 43,323.60 and 16,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,869.60, 43,323.60 and 16,389.60 is: 24,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,869.60 : 43,323.60 = 16,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,869.60/43,323.60 = 16,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,869.60x = 43,323.60 × 16,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,869.60x = 710,056,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,056,474.56/28,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.30

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