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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.23, 38,891.42 and 16,851.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.23, 38,891.42 and 16,851.47 is: 23,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.23 : 38,891.42 = 16,851.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.23/38,891.42 = 16,851.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.23x = 38,891.42 × 16,851.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.23x = 655,377,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,377,597.39/28,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.34

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