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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,217.84, 38,941.92 and 16,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,217.84, 38,941.92 and 16,119.40 is: 22,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,217.84 : 38,941.92 = 16,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,217.84/38,941.92 = 16,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,217.84x = 38,941.92 × 16,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,217.84x = 627,720,385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,720,385.25/28,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.52

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