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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.46, 38,973.15 and 16,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.46, 38,973.15 and 16,304.49 is: 22,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.46 : 38,973.15 = 16,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.46/38,973.15 = 16,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.46x = 38,973.15 × 16,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.46x = 635,437,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,437,334.44/28,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.16

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