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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,164.97, 38,876.30 and 16,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,164.97, 38,876.30 and 16,236.24 is: 22,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164.97 : 38,876.30 = 16,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164.97/38,876.30 = 16,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164.97x = 38,876.30 × 16,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164.97x = 631,204,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,204,661.55/28,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.98

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