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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.88, 39,780.32 and 16,250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.88, 39,780.32 and 16,250.63 is: 22,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.88 : 39,780.32 = 16,250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.88/39,780.32 = 16,250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.88x = 39,780.32 × 16,250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.88x = 646,454,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,454,981.45/28,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.20

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