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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.01, 38,650.46 and 16,072.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.01, 38,650.46 and 16,072.47 is: 22,180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.01 : 38,650.46 = 16,072.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.01/38,650.46 = 16,072.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.01x = 38,650.46 × 16,072.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.01x = 621,208,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,208,358.84/28,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.46

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