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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,107.11, 38,789.54 and 16,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,107.11, 38,789.54 and 16,170.17 is: 22,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,107.11 : 38,789.54 = 16,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,107.11/38,789.54 = 16,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,107.11x = 38,789.54 × 16,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,107.11x = 627,233,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,233,181.22/28,107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.82

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