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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,981.53, 43,478.51 and 16,507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,981.53, 43,478.51 and 16,507.53 is: 24,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,981.53 : 43,478.51 = 16,507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,981.53/43,478.51 = 16,507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,981.53x = 43,478.51 × 16,507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,981.53x = 717,722,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,722,725.64/28,981.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.83

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