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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,125.23, 38,814.26 and 16,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,125.23, 38,814.26 and 16,190.28 is: 22,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,125.23 : 38,814.26 = 16,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,125.23/38,814.26 = 16,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,125.23x = 38,814.26 × 16,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,125.23x = 628,413,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,413,656.44/28,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.42

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