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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.44, 42,009.66 and 16,178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.44, 42,009.66 and 16,178.22 is: 24,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.44 : 42,009.66 = 16,178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.44/42,009.66 = 16,178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.44x = 42,009.66 × 16,178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.44x = 679,641,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,641,521.61/28,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.33

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