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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,121.94, 38,808.33 and 16,185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,121.94, 38,808.33 and 16,185.03 is: 22,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,121.94 : 38,808.33 = 16,185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,121.94/38,808.33 = 16,185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,121.94x = 38,808.33 × 16,185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,121.94x = 628,113,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,113,985.30/28,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.37

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