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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,254.44, 38,989.56 and 16,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,254.44, 38,989.56 and 16,317.04 is: 22,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254.44 : 38,989.56 = 16,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254.44/38,989.56 = 16,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254.44x = 38,989.56 × 16,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254.44x = 636,194,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,194,210.10/28,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.61

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