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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.81, 38,873.03 and 16,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.81, 38,873.03 and 16,838.06 is: 23,234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.81 : 38,873.03 = 16,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.81/38,873.03 = 16,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.81x = 38,873.03 × 16,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.81x = 654,546,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,546,132.97/28,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.91

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