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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.34, 38,940.08 and 16,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.34, 38,940.08 and 16,281.18 is: 22,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.34 : 38,940.08 = 16,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.34/38,940.08 = 16,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.34x = 38,940.08 × 16,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.34x = 633,990,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,990,370.29/28,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.11

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