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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,109.94, 38,791.76 and 16,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,109.94, 38,791.76 and 16,173.04 is: 22,318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,109.94 : 38,791.76 = 16,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,109.94/38,791.76 = 16,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,109.94x = 38,791.76 × 16,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,109.94x = 627,380,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,380,508.31/28,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.81

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