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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,218.34, 38,941.46 and 16,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,218.34, 38,941.46 and 16,282.18 is: 22,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,218.34 : 38,941.46 = 16,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,218.34/38,941.46 = 16,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,218.34x = 38,941.46 × 16,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,218.34x = 634,051,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,051,861.18/28,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.50

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