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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,983.11, 43,475.33 and 16,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,983.11, 43,475.33 and 16,413.32 is: 24,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,983.11 : 43,475.33 = 16,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,983.11/43,475.33 = 16,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,983.11x = 43,475.33 × 16,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,983.11x = 713,574,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,574,203.95/28,983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.35

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