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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,225.20, 38,952.48 and 16,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,225.20, 38,952.48 and 16,129.48 is: 22,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,225.20 : 38,952.48 = 16,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,225.20/38,952.48 = 16,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,225.20x = 38,952.48 × 16,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,225.20x = 628,283,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,283,247.11/28,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.66

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