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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.14, 38,883.44 and 16,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.14, 38,883.44 and 16,241.44 is: 22,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.14 : 38,883.44 = 16,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.14/38,883.44 = 16,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.14x = 38,883.44 × 16,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.14x = 631,523,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,523,057.75/28,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.17

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