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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,302.54, 39,060.98 and 16,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,302.54, 39,060.98 and 16,207.53 is: 22,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,302.54 : 39,060.98 = 16,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,302.54/39,060.98 = 16,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,302.54x = 39,060.98 × 16,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,302.54x = 633,082,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,082,005.18/28,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.38

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