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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.48, 38,898.81 and 16,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.48, 38,898.81 and 16,252.98 is: 22,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.48 : 38,898.81 = 16,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.48/38,898.81 = 16,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.48x = 38,898.81 × 16,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.48x = 632,221,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,221,580.95/28,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.14

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