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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184, 38,884.50 and 16,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184, 38,884.50 and 16,247.12 is: 22,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184 : 38,884.50 = 16,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184/38,884.50 = 16,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184x = 38,884.50 × 16,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184x = 631,761,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,761,137.64/28,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.60

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