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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.96, 38,802.21 and 22,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.96, 38,802.21 and 22,172.16 is: 30,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.96 : 38,802.21 = 22,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.96/38,802.21 = 22,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.96x = 38,802.21 × 22,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.96x = 860,328,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,328,808.47/28,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.35

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