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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,081.76, 38,754.87 and 16,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,081.76, 38,754.87 and 16,148.84 is: 22,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,081.76 : 38,754.87 = 16,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,081.76/38,754.87 = 16,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,081.76x = 38,754.87 × 16,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,081.76x = 625,846,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,846,194.85/28,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.57

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