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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.36, 38,644.38 and 16,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.36, 38,644.38 and 16,068.42 is: 22,172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.36 : 38,644.38 = 16,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.36/38,644.38 = 16,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.36x = 38,644.38 × 16,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.36x = 620,954,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,954,128.48/28,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.69

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