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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,179.74, 38,882.47 and 16,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,179.74, 38,882.47 and 16,079.96 is: 22,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,179.74 : 38,882.47 = 16,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,179.74/38,882.47 = 16,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,179.74x = 38,882.47 × 16,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,179.74x = 625,228,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,228,562.30/28,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.17

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