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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,145.69, 38,834.89 and 16,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,145.69, 38,834.89 and 16,813.46 is: 23,198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,145.69 : 38,834.89 = 16,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,145.69/38,834.89 = 16,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,145.69x = 38,834.89 × 16,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,145.69x = 652,948,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,948,924.67/28,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.89

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