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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,822.53, 39,774.74 and 16,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,822.53, 39,774.74 and 16,247.28 is: 22,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,822.53 : 39,774.74 = 16,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,822.53/39,774.74 = 16,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,822.53x = 39,774.74 × 16,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,822.53x = 646,231,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,231,256.47/28,822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.05

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