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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.72, 38,962.92 and 16,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.72, 38,962.92 and 16,298.24 is: 22,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.72 : 38,962.92 = 16,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.72/38,962.92 = 16,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.72x = 38,962.92 × 16,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.72x = 635,027,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,027,021.26/28,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.59

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