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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,120.71, 38,807.76 and 16,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,120.71, 38,807.76 and 16,184.08 is: 22,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,120.71 : 38,807.76 = 16,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,120.71/38,807.76 = 16,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,120.71x = 38,807.76 × 16,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,120.71x = 628,067,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,067,892.46/28,120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.71

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