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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.68, 38,972.88 and 16,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.68, 38,972.88 and 16,309.44 is: 22,501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.68 : 38,972.88 = 16,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.68/38,972.88 = 16,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.68x = 38,972.88 × 16,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.68x = 635,625,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,625,847.99/28,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.88

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