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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.79, 38,969.33 and 16,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.79, 38,969.33 and 16,298.91 is: 22,494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.79 : 38,969.33 = 16,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.79/38,969.33 = 16,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.79x = 38,969.33 × 16,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.79x = 635,157,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,157,520.94/28,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.77

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