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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.57, 38,983.20 and 16,311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.57, 38,983.20 and 16,311.87 is: 22,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.57 : 38,983.20 = 16,311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.57/38,983.20 = 16,311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.57x = 38,983.20 × 16,311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.57x = 635,888,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,888,890.58/28,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.48

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