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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.07, 43,407.44 and 16,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.07, 43,407.44 and 16,503.70 is: 24,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.07 : 43,407.44 = 16,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.07/43,407.44 = 16,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.07x = 43,407.44 × 16,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.07x = 716,383,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,383,412.60/28,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.13

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