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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.64, 38,679.72 and 16,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.64, 38,679.72 and 16,096.04 is: 22,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.64 : 38,679.72 = 16,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.64/38,679.72 = 16,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.64x = 38,679.72 × 16,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.64x = 622,590,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,590,320.31/28,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.82

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