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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,284.22, 39,029.94 and 16,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,284.22, 39,029.94 and 16,348.33 is: 22,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,284.22 : 39,029.94 = 16,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,284.22/39,029.94 = 16,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,284.22x = 39,029.94 × 16,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,284.22x = 638,074,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,074,339.00/28,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,559.38

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