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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.72, 38,934.14 and 16,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.72, 38,934.14 and 16,280.30 is: 22,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.72 : 38,934.14 = 16,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.72/38,934.14 = 16,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.72x = 38,934.14 × 16,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.72x = 633,859,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,859,479.44/28,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.17

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