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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.92, 38,974.87 and 16,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.92, 38,974.87 and 16,309.68 is: 22,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.92 : 38,974.87 = 16,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.92/38,974.87 = 16,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.92x = 38,974.87 × 16,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.92x = 635,667,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,667,657.74/28,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.96

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