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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,883.13, 43,318.46 and 16,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,883.13, 43,318.46 and 16,867.26 is: 25,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,883.13 : 43,318.46 = 16,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,883.13/43,318.46 = 16,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,883.13x = 43,318.46 × 16,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,883.13x = 730,663,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,663,553.20/28,883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.25

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