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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.96, 38,681.04 and 16,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.96, 38,681.04 and 16,094.56 is: 22,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.96 : 38,681.04 = 16,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.96/38,681.04 = 16,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.96x = 38,681.04 × 16,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.96x = 622,554,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,554,319.14/28,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.28

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