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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,118.30, 38,804.42 and 16,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,118.30, 38,804.42 and 16,181.69 is: 22,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,118.30 : 38,804.42 = 16,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,118.30/38,804.42 = 16,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,118.30x = 38,804.42 × 16,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,118.30x = 627,920,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,920,820.14/28,118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,331.40

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