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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.24, 38,988.74 and 16,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.24, 38,988.74 and 16,321 is: 22,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.24 : 38,988.74 = 16,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.24/38,988.74 = 16,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.24x = 38,988.74 × 16,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.24x = 636,335,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,335,225.54/28,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.78

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