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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.08, 43,357.47 and 16,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.08, 43,357.47 and 16,427.08 is: 24,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.08 : 43,357.47 = 16,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.08/43,357.47 = 16,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.08x = 43,357.47 × 16,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.08x = 712,236,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,236,628.29/28,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.95

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