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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,113.23, 38,797.43 and 16,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,113.23, 38,797.43 and 16,176.61 is: 22,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,113.23 : 38,797.43 = 16,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,113.23/38,797.43 = 16,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,113.23x = 38,797.43 × 16,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,113.23x = 627,610,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,610,952.72/28,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.40

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