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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,838.78, 39,798.88 and 16,263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,838.78, 39,798.88 and 16,263.26 is: 22,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,838.78 : 39,798.88 = 16,263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,838.78/39,798.88 = 16,263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,838.78x = 39,798.88 × 16,263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,838.78x = 647,259,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,259,533.15/28,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.07

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