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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,221.80, 38,945.88 and 16,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,221.80, 38,945.88 and 16,285.04 is: 22,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,221.80 : 38,945.88 = 16,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,221.80/38,945.88 = 16,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,221.80x = 38,945.88 × 16,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,221.80x = 634,235,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,235,213.64/28,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.24

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