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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,200.08, 38,913.51 and 16,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,200.08, 38,913.51 and 16,261.11 is: 22,438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,200.08 : 38,913.51 = 16,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,200.08/38,913.51 = 16,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,200.08x = 38,913.51 × 16,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,200.08x = 632,776,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,776,866.60/28,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.83

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