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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,821.96, 39,774.24 and 16,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,821.96, 39,774.24 and 16,246.62 is: 22,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,821.96 : 39,774.24 = 16,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,821.96/39,774.24 = 16,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,821.96x = 39,774.24 × 16,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,821.96x = 646,196,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,196,963.07/28,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.30

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