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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.61, 38,896.59 and 16,248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.61, 38,896.59 and 16,248.78 is: 22,424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.61 : 38,896.59 = 16,248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.61/38,896.59 = 16,248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.61x = 38,896.59 × 16,248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.61x = 632,022,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,022,133.66/28,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.37

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