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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.93, 38,658.78 and 16,076.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.93, 38,658.78 and 16,076.99 is: 22,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.93 : 38,658.78 = 16,076.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.93/38,658.78 = 16,076.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.93x = 38,658.78 × 16,076.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.93x = 621,516,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,516,819.47/28,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.99

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