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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.23, 38,954.88 and 16,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.23, 38,954.88 and 16,297.40 is: 22,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.23 : 38,954.88 = 16,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.23/38,954.88 = 16,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.23x = 38,954.88 × 16,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.23x = 634,863,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,863,358.70/28,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.78

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