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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,149.97, 38,835.67 and 16,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,149.97, 38,835.67 and 16,206.90 is: 22,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,149.97 : 38,835.67 = 16,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,149.97/38,835.67 = 16,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,149.97x = 38,835.67 × 16,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,149.97x = 629,405,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,405,820.12/28,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.02

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