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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.73, 38,910.11 and 16,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.73, 38,910.11 and 16,253.73 is: 22,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.73 : 38,910.11 = 16,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.73/38,910.11 = 16,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.73x = 38,910.11 × 16,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.73x = 632,434,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,434,340.94/28,192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.54

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