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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.01, 38,649.83 and 16,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.01, 38,649.83 and 16,074.54 is: 22,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.01 : 38,649.83 = 16,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.01/38,649.83 = 16,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.01x = 38,649.83 × 16,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.01x = 621,278,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,278,157.96/28,003.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.12

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