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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,108.26, 38,797.56 and 16,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,108.26, 38,797.56 and 16,180.02 is: 22,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,108.26 : 38,797.56 = 16,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,108.26/38,797.56 = 16,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,108.26x = 38,797.56 × 16,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,108.26x = 627,745,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,745,296.75/28,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,333.13

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