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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.41, 38,933.42 and 16,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.41, 38,933.42 and 16,277.54 is: 22,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.41 : 38,933.42 = 16,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.41/38,933.42 = 16,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.41x = 38,933.42 × 16,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.41x = 633,740,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,740,025.33/28,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.95

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