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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.25, 38,936.12 and 16,884.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.25, 38,936.12 and 16,884.23 is: 23,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.25 : 38,936.12 = 16,884.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.25/38,936.12 = 16,884.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.25x = 38,936.12 × 16,884.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.25x = 657,406,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,406,126.29/28,214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.50

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