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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,134.96, 38,824.98 and 16,198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,134.96, 38,824.98 and 16,198.68 is: 22,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,134.96 : 38,824.98 = 16,198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,134.96/38,824.98 = 16,198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,134.96x = 38,824.98 × 16,198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,134.96x = 628,913,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,913,427.03/28,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.45

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