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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.08, 38,646.71 and 16,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.08, 38,646.71 and 16,070.30 is: 22,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.08 : 38,646.71 = 16,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.08/38,646.71 = 16,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.08x = 38,646.71 × 16,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.08x = 621,064,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,064,030.48/28,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.83

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