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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.64, 38,975.31 and 16,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.64, 38,975.31 and 16,305.48 is: 22,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.64 : 38,975.31 = 16,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.64/38,975.31 = 16,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.64x = 38,975.31 × 16,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.64x = 635,511,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,511,137.70/28,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.63

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