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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,962.54, 43,414.14 and 16,455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,962.54, 43,414.14 and 16,455.87 is: 24,666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,962.54 : 43,414.14 = 16,455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,962.54/43,414.14 = 16,455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,962.54x = 43,414.14 × 16,455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,962.54x = 714,417,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,417,444.00/28,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666.95

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