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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,227.98, 38,957.82 and 16,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,227.98, 38,957.82 and 16,294.52 is: 22,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,227.98 : 38,957.82 = 16,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,227.98/38,957.82 = 16,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,227.98x = 38,957.82 × 16,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,227.98x = 634,798,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,798,977.15/28,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.29

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