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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,188.66, 38,891.50 and 16,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,188.66, 38,891.50 and 16,250.34 is: 22,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,188.66 : 38,891.50 = 16,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,188.66/38,891.50 = 16,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,188.66x = 38,891.50 × 16,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,188.66x = 632,000,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,000,098.11/28,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.37

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