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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,201.02, 38,921.49 and 16,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,201.02, 38,921.49 and 16,261.98 is: 22,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,201.02 : 38,921.49 = 16,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,201.02/38,921.49 = 16,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,201.02x = 38,921.49 × 16,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,201.02x = 632,940,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,940,491.95/28,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.89

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