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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.50, 38,886.26 and 16,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.50, 38,886.26 and 16,241.74 is: 22,413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.50 : 38,886.26 = 16,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.50/38,886.26 = 16,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.50x = 38,886.26 × 16,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.50x = 631,580,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,580,524.49/28,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.56

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