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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.52, 38,940.12 and 16,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.52, 38,940.12 and 16,275.48 is: 22,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.52 : 38,940.12 = 16,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.52/38,940.12 = 16,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.52x = 38,940.12 × 16,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.52x = 633,769,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,769,144.26/28,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.52

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