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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.10, 38,878.44 and 16,850.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.10, 38,878.44 and 16,850.27 is: 23,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.10 : 38,878.44 = 16,850.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.10/38,878.44 = 16,850.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.10x = 38,878.44 × 16,850.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.10x = 655,112,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,112,211.18/28,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.63

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