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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,153.43, 38,865.80 and 16,214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,153.43, 38,865.80 and 16,214.46 is: 22,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,153.43 : 38,865.80 = 16,214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,153.43/38,865.80 = 16,214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,153.43x = 38,865.80 × 16,214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,153.43x = 630,187,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,187,878.40/28,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.06

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