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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.44, 38,797.97 and 16,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.44, 38,797.97 and 16,177.54 is: 22,325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.44 : 38,797.97 = 16,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.44/38,797.97 = 16,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.44x = 38,797.97 × 16,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.44x = 627,655,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,655,630.71/28,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.03

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