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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,125.41, 38,814.93 and 16,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,125.41, 38,814.93 and 16,191.68 is: 22,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,125.41 : 38,814.93 = 16,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,125.41/38,814.93 = 16,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,125.41x = 38,814.93 × 16,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,125.41x = 628,478,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,478,731.71/28,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.59

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