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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.56, 38,676.67 and 16,090.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.56, 38,676.67 and 16,090.67 is: 22,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.56 : 38,676.67 = 16,090.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.56/38,676.67 = 16,090.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.56x = 38,676.67 × 16,090.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.56x = 622,333,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,333,590.13/28,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.13

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