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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,172.07, 38,879.34 and 16,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,172.07, 38,879.34 and 16,236.18 is: 22,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,172.07 : 38,879.34 = 16,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,172.07/38,879.34 = 16,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,172.07x = 38,879.34 × 16,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,172.07x = 631,251,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,251,808.21/28,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.01

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