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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.04, 38,851.34 and 16,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.04, 38,851.34 and 16,223.06 is: 22,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.04 : 38,851.34 = 16,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.04/38,851.34 = 16,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.04x = 38,851.34 × 16,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.04x = 630,287,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,287,619.90/28,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.34

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