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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.28, 38,897.01 and 16,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.28, 38,897.01 and 16,251.84 is: 22,433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.28 : 38,897.01 = 16,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.28/38,897.01 = 16,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.28x = 38,897.01 × 16,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.28x = 632,147,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,147,983.00/28,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.87

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