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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.84, 38,656.70 and 16,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.84, 38,656.70 and 16,076.92 is: 22,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.84 : 38,656.70 = 16,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.84/38,656.70 = 16,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.84x = 38,656.70 × 16,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.84x = 621,480,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,480,399.70/28,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.76

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