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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.62, 38,664.30 and 16,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.62, 38,664.30 and 16,081.68 is: 22,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.62 : 38,664.30 = 16,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.62/38,664.30 = 16,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.62x = 38,664.30 × 16,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.62x = 621,786,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,786,900.02/28,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.92

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