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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.76, 38,757.63 and 16,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.76, 38,757.63 and 16,150.84 is: 22,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.76 : 38,757.63 = 16,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.76/38,757.63 = 16,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.76x = 38,757.63 × 16,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.76x = 625,968,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,968,280.91/28,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.33

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