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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.62, 38,998.53 and 16,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.62, 38,998.53 and 16,322.68 is: 22,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.62 : 38,998.53 = 16,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.62/38,998.53 = 16,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.62x = 38,998.53 × 16,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.62x = 636,560,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,560,574.41/28,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.45

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