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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.31, 38,673.55 and 16,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.31, 38,673.55 and 16,088.42 is: 22,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.31 : 38,673.55 = 16,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.31/38,673.55 = 16,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.31x = 38,673.55 × 16,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.31x = 622,196,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,196,432.09/28,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.02

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