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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.84, 38,641.74 and 16,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.84, 38,641.74 and 16,069.60 is: 22,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.84 : 38,641.74 = 16,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.84/38,641.74 = 16,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.84x = 38,641.74 × 16,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.84x = 620,957,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,957,305.10/28,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.63

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