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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.20, 38,985.72 and 16,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.20, 38,985.72 and 16,313.04 is: 22,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.20 : 38,985.72 = 16,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.20/38,985.72 = 16,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.20x = 38,985.72 × 16,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.20x = 635,975,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,975,609.79/28,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.05

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