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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,189.84, 38,892.31 and 16,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,189.84, 38,892.31 and 16,081.63 is: 22,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,189.84 : 38,892.31 = 16,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,189.84/38,892.31 = 16,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,189.84x = 38,892.31 × 16,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,189.84x = 625,451,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,451,739.27/28,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.13

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