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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,221.96, 38,940.51 and 16,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,221.96, 38,940.51 and 16,121.76 is: 22,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,221.96 : 38,940.51 = 16,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,221.96/38,940.51 = 16,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,221.96x = 38,940.51 × 16,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,221.96x = 627,789,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,789,556.50/28,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.72

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