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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.04, 38,848.44 and 16,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.04, 38,848.44 and 16,214.41 is: 22,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.04 : 38,848.44 = 16,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.04/38,848.44 = 16,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.04x = 38,848.44 × 16,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.04x = 629,904,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,904,643.38/28,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.89

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