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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.67, 38,646.03 and 16,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.67, 38,646.03 and 16,067.74 is: 22,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.67 : 38,646.03 = 16,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.67/38,646.03 = 16,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.67x = 38,646.03 × 16,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.67x = 620,954,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,954,362.07/28,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.25

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