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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,259.96, 38,994.21 and 16,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,259.96, 38,994.21 and 16,321.10 is: 22,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,259.96 : 38,994.21 = 16,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,259.96/38,994.21 = 16,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,259.96x = 38,994.21 × 16,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,259.96x = 636,428,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,428,205.86/28,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.50

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