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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.82, 38,983.62 and 16,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.82, 38,983.62 and 16,314.19 is: 22,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.82 : 38,983.62 = 16,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.82/38,983.62 = 16,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.82x = 38,983.62 × 16,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.82x = 635,986,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,986,183.57/28,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.73

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