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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.42, 38,645.69 and 16,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.42, 38,645.69 and 16,067.49 is: 22,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.42 : 38,645.69 = 16,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.42/38,645.69 = 16,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.42x = 38,645.69 × 16,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.42x = 620,939,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,939,157.28/28,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.90

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