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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,187.49, 38,895.90 and 16,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,187.49, 38,895.90 and 16,854.72 is: 23,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,187.49 : 38,895.90 = 16,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,187.49/38,895.90 = 16,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,187.49x = 38,895.90 × 16,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,187.49x = 655,579,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,579,503.65/28,187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,257.82

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