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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,856.28, 39,822.87 and 16,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,856.28, 39,822.87 and 16,281 is: 22,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,856.28 : 39,822.87 = 16,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,856.28/39,822.87 = 16,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,856.28x = 39,822.87 × 16,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,856.28x = 648,356,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,356,146.47/28,856.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.46

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