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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.08, 38,888.04 and 16,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.08, 38,888.04 and 16,247.88 is: 22,417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.08 : 38,888.04 = 16,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.08/38,888.04 = 16,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.08x = 38,888.04 × 16,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.08x = 631,848,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,848,207.36/28,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.03

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