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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.84, 43,488.47 and 16,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.84, 43,488.47 and 16,352.06 is: 24,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.84 : 43,488.47 = 16,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.84/43,488.47 = 16,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.84x = 43,488.47 × 16,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.84x = 711,125,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,125,853.31/28,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.25

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