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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.83, 39,090.49 and 16,228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.83, 39,090.49 and 16,228.35 is: 22,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.83 : 39,090.49 = 16,228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.83/39,090.49 = 16,228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.83x = 39,090.49 × 16,228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.83x = 634,374,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,374,112.82/28,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.03

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