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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.26, 38,979.72 and 16,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.26, 38,979.72 and 16,310.70 is: 22,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.26 : 38,979.72 = 16,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.26/38,979.72 = 16,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.26x = 38,979.72 × 16,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.26x = 635,786,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,786,519.00/28,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.70

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