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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.60, 38,786.82 and 16,166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.60, 38,786.82 and 16,166.64 is: 22,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.60 : 38,786.82 = 16,166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.60/38,786.82 = 16,166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.60x = 38,786.82 × 16,166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.60x = 627,052,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,052,555.68/28,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.18

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