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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.60, 38,840.67 and 16,209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.60, 38,840.67 and 16,209.75 is: 22,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.60 : 38,840.67 = 16,209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.60/38,840.67 = 16,209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.60x = 38,840.67 × 16,209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.60x = 629,597,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,597,550.53/28,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.13

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