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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,157.93, 38,854.09 and 16,825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,157.93, 38,854.09 and 16,825.03 is: 23,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,157.93 : 38,854.09 = 16,825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,157.93/38,854.09 = 16,825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,157.93x = 38,854.09 × 16,825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,157.93x = 653,721,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,721,229.87/28,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.24

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