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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.08, 38,991 and 16,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.08, 38,991 and 16,319.28 is: 22,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.08 : 38,991 = 16,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.08/38,991 = 16,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.08x = 38,991 × 16,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.08x = 636,305,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,305,046.48/28,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.41

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