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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.08, 38,862.84 and 16,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.08, 38,862.84 and 16,226.80 is: 22,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.08 : 38,862.84 = 16,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.08/38,862.84 = 16,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.08x = 38,862.84 × 16,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.08x = 630,619,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,619,532.11/28,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.10

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