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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.80, 38,952.54 and 16,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.80, 38,952.54 and 16,284.48 is: 22,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.80 : 38,952.54 = 16,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.80/38,952.54 = 16,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.80x = 38,952.54 × 16,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.80x = 634,321,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,321,858.58/28,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.51

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