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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,165.11, 38,869.72 and 16,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,165.11, 38,869.72 and 16,229.21 is: 22,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,165.11 : 38,869.72 = 16,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,165.11/38,869.72 = 16,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,165.11x = 38,869.72 × 16,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,165.11x = 630,824,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,824,573.03/28,165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.38

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