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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.24, 38,666.22 and 19,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.24, 38,666.22 and 19,607.16 is: 27,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.24 : 38,666.22 = 19,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.24/38,666.22 = 19,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.24x = 38,666.22 × 19,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.24x = 758,134,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,134,762.14/28,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,071.18

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