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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.99, 38,884.61 and 16,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.99, 38,884.61 and 16,078.40 is: 22,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.99 : 38,884.61 = 16,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.99/38,884.61 = 16,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.99x = 38,884.61 × 16,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.99x = 625,202,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,202,313.42/28,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.76

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