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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,163.86, 38,862.69 and 22,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,163.86, 38,862.69 and 22,435.90 is: 30,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,163.86 : 38,862.69 = 22,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,163.86/38,862.69 = 22,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,163.86x = 38,862.69 × 22,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,163.86x = 871,919,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,919,426.57/28,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,958.80

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