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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,164.23, 38,868.51 and 16,228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,164.23, 38,868.51 and 16,228.33 is: 22,396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164.23 : 38,868.51 = 16,228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164.23/38,868.51 = 16,228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164.23x = 38,868.51 × 16,228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164.23x = 630,770,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,770,994.62/28,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.17

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