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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,152.23, 38,864.13 and 16,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,152.23, 38,864.13 and 16,213.26 is: 22,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,152.23 : 38,864.13 = 16,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,152.23/38,864.13 = 16,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,152.23x = 38,864.13 × 16,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,152.23x = 630,114,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,114,374.90/28,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.39

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