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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,087.14, 38,762.55 and 16,154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,087.14, 38,762.55 and 16,154.31 is: 22,294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,087.14 : 38,762.55 = 16,154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,087.14/38,762.55 = 16,154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,087.14x = 38,762.55 × 16,154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,087.14x = 626,182,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,182,249.09/28,087.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.27

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