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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.92, 38,672.10 and 16,086.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.92, 38,672.10 and 16,086.15 is: 22,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.92 : 38,672.10 = 16,086.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.92/38,672.10 = 16,086.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.92x = 38,672.10 × 16,086.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.92x = 622,085,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,085,201.42/28,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.16

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