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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.96, 38,801.58 and 16,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.96, 38,801.58 and 16,173.16 is: 22,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.96 : 38,801.58 = 16,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.96/38,801.58 = 16,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.96x = 38,801.58 × 16,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.96x = 627,544,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,544,161.59/28,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.27

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