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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.46, 38,996.83 and 16,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.46, 38,996.83 and 16,323.72 is: 22,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.46 : 38,996.83 = 16,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.46/38,996.83 = 16,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.46x = 38,996.83 × 16,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.46x = 636,573,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,573,333.81/28,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.81

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