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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.74, 38,897.64 and 16,250.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.74, 38,897.64 and 16,250.00 is: 22,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.74 : 38,897.64 = 16,250.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.74/38,897.64 = 16,250.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.74x = 38,897.64 × 16,250.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.74x = 632,086,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,086,455.51/28,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.96

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