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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.43, 38,674.92 and 16,088.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.43, 38,674.92 and 16,088.98 is: 22,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.43 : 38,674.92 = 16,088.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.43/38,674.92 = 16,088.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.43x = 38,674.92 × 16,088.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.43x = 622,240,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,240,014.38/28,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,201.90

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