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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,107.68, 38,784.66 and 16,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,107.68, 38,784.66 and 16,166.48 is: 22,307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,107.68 : 38,784.66 = 16,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,107.68/38,784.66 = 16,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,107.68x = 38,784.66 × 16,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,107.68x = 627,011,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,011,430.20/28,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.48

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