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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,873.55, 43,324.70 and 16,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,873.55, 43,324.70 and 16,215.45 is: 24,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,873.55 : 43,324.70 = 16,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,873.55/43,324.70 = 16,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,873.55x = 43,324.70 × 16,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,873.55x = 702,529,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,529,425.54/28,873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.25

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