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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.96, 38,958.43 and 16,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.96, 38,958.43 and 16,295.06 is: 22,484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.96 : 38,958.43 = 16,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.96/38,958.43 = 16,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.96x = 38,958.43 × 16,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.96x = 634,829,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,829,954.36/28,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.63

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