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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.14, 38,931.84 and 16,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.14, 38,931.84 and 16,273.98 is: 22,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.14 : 38,931.84 = 16,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.14/38,931.84 = 16,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.14x = 38,931.84 × 16,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.14x = 633,575,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,575,985.52/28,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.16

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