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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,244.81, 38,976.15 and 16,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,244.81, 38,976.15 and 16,146.60 is: 22,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,244.81 : 38,976.15 = 16,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,244.81/38,976.15 = 16,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,244.81x = 38,976.15 × 16,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,244.81x = 629,332,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,332,217.98/28,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.34

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