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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,086.33, 38,758.82 and 16,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,086.33, 38,758.82 and 16,149.72 is: 22,286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,086.33 : 38,758.82 = 16,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,086.33/38,758.82 = 16,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,086.33x = 38,758.82 × 16,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,086.33x = 625,944,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,944,090.53/28,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.43

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