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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,231.86, 38,958.41 and 16,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,231.86, 38,958.41 and 16,131.89 is: 22,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,231.86 : 38,958.41 = 16,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,231.86/38,958.41 = 16,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,231.86x = 38,958.41 × 16,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,231.86x = 628,472,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,472,509.24/28,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.11

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