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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.81, 38,892.31 and 16,246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.81, 38,892.31 and 16,246.95 is: 22,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.81 : 38,892.31 = 16,246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.81/38,892.31 = 16,246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.81x = 38,892.31 × 16,246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.81x = 631,881,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,881,415.95/28,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.81

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