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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.88, 38,870.67 and 16,232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.88, 38,870.67 and 16,232.19 is: 22,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.88 : 38,870.67 = 16,232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.88/38,870.67 = 16,232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.88x = 38,870.67 × 16,232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.88x = 630,956,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,956,100.87/28,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.41

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