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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,200.40, 38,915.52 and 16,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,200.40, 38,915.52 and 16,264.24 is: 22,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,200.40 : 38,915.52 = 16,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,200.40/38,915.52 = 16,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,200.40x = 38,915.52 × 16,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,200.40x = 632,931,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,931,357.00/28,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.06

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