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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206.72, 38,927.04 and 16,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206.72, 38,927.04 and 16,272.24 is: 22,456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206.72 : 38,927.04 = 16,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206.72/38,927.04 = 16,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206.72x = 38,927.04 × 16,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206.72x = 633,430,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,430,137.37/28,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.71

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