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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,116.39, 38,799.46 and 16,180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,116.39, 38,799.46 and 16,180.15 is: 22,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,116.39 : 38,799.46 = 16,180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,116.39/38,799.46 = 16,180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,116.39x = 38,799.46 × 16,180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,116.39x = 627,781,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,781,082.72/28,116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.94

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