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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,164.45, 38,867.81 and 16,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,164.45, 38,867.81 and 16,230.18 is: 22,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164.45 : 38,867.81 = 16,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164.45/38,867.81 = 16,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164.45x = 38,867.81 × 16,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164.45x = 630,831,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,831,471.35/28,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.15

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