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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,158.30, 38,854.12 and 16,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,158.30, 38,854.12 and 16,219.30 is: 22,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,158.30 : 38,854.12 = 16,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,158.30/38,854.12 = 16,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,158.30x = 38,854.12 × 16,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,158.30x = 630,186,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,186,628.52/28,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.14

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