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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.97, 38,982.29 and 16,919.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.97, 38,982.29 and 16,919.25 is: 23,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.97 : 38,982.29 = 16,919.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.97/38,982.29 = 16,919.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.97x = 38,982.29 × 16,919.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.97x = 659,551,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,551,255.80/28,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.98

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