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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.06, 38,913.47 and 16,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.06, 38,913.47 and 16,260.90 is: 22,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.06 : 38,913.47 = 16,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.06/38,913.47 = 16,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.06x = 38,913.47 × 16,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.06x = 632,767,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,767,963.02/28,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.92

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