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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,128.72, 38,824.08 and 16,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,128.72, 38,824.08 and 16,198.92 is: 22,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,128.72 : 38,824.08 = 16,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,128.72/38,824.08 = 16,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,128.72x = 38,824.08 × 16,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,128.72x = 628,908,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,908,165.99/28,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.22

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