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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,125.94, 38,813.86 and 16,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,125.94, 38,813.86 and 16,189.04 is: 22,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,125.94 : 38,813.86 = 16,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,125.94/38,813.86 = 16,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,125.94x = 38,813.86 × 16,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,125.94x = 628,359,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,359,132.09/28,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.91

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