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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.94, 38,795.90 and 16,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.94, 38,795.90 and 16,176.04 is: 22,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.94 : 38,795.90 = 16,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.94/38,795.90 = 16,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.94x = 38,795.90 × 16,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.94x = 627,563,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,563,852.37/28,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.95

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