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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,320.17, 39,080.97 and 16,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,320.17, 39,080.97 and 16,220.24 is: 22,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,320.17 : 39,080.97 = 16,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,320.17/39,080.97 = 16,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,320.17x = 39,080.97 × 16,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,320.17x = 633,902,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,902,712.83/28,320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.44

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