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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.62, 38,667.06 and 16,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.62, 38,667.06 and 16,083.68 is: 22,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.62 : 38,667.06 = 16,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.62/38,667.06 = 16,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.62x = 38,667.06 × 16,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.62x = 621,908,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,908,619.58/28,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.68

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