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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.20, 38,916.98 and 16,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.20, 38,916.98 and 16,261.54 is: 22,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.20 : 38,916.98 = 16,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.20/38,916.98 = 16,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.20x = 38,916.98 × 16,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.20x = 632,850,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,850,091.88/28,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.92

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