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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.42, 38,652.58 and 16,072.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.42, 38,652.58 and 16,072.49 is: 22,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.42 : 38,652.58 = 16,072.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.42/38,652.58 = 16,072.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.42x = 38,652.58 × 16,072.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.42x = 621,243,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,243,205.52/28,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,179.80

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