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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,288.16, 39,038.28 and 16,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,288.16, 39,038.28 and 16,352 is: 22,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,288.16 : 39,038.28 = 16,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,288.16/39,038.28 = 16,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,288.16x = 39,038.28 × 16,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,288.16x = 638,353,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,353,954.56/28,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.12

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