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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,141.68, 38,826.08 and 16,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,141.68, 38,826.08 and 16,204.76 is: 22,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,141.68 : 38,826.08 = 16,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,141.68/38,826.08 = 16,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,141.68x = 38,826.08 × 16,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,141.68x = 629,167,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,167,330.50/28,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.14

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