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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.76, 38,652.24 and 16,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.76, 38,652.24 and 16,076.28 is: 22,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.76 : 38,652.24 = 16,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.76/38,652.24 = 16,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.76x = 38,652.24 × 16,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.76x = 621,384,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,384,232.87/28,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,188.52

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