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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,202.49, 38,923.56 and 16,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,202.49, 38,923.56 and 16,263.48 is: 22,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,202.49 : 38,923.56 = 16,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,202.49/38,923.56 = 16,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,202.49x = 38,923.56 × 16,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,202.49x = 633,032,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,032,539.59/28,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.98

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