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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,129, 38,822.88 and 16,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,129, 38,822.88 and 16,951 is: 23,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,129 : 38,822.88 = 16,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,129/38,822.88 = 16,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,129x = 38,822.88 × 16,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,129x = 658,086,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,086,638.88/28,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,395.31

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