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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,194.08, 38,907.81 and 16,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,194.08, 38,907.81 and 16,257.24 is: 22,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,194.08 : 38,907.81 = 16,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,194.08/38,907.81 = 16,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,194.08x = 38,907.81 × 16,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,194.08x = 632,533,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,533,605.04/28,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.98

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