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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.52, 43,426.48 and 16,486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.52, 43,426.48 and 16,486.94 is: 24,690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.52 : 43,426.48 = 16,486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.52/43,426.48 = 16,486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.52x = 43,426.48 × 16,486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.52x = 715,969,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,969,770.17/28,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.72

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