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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.99, 38,917.35 and 16,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.99, 38,917.35 and 16,258.98 is: 22,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.99 : 38,917.35 = 16,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.99/38,917.35 = 16,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.99x = 38,917.35 × 16,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.99x = 632,756,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,756,415.30/28,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.77

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