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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.26, 38,680.47 and 16,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.26, 38,680.47 and 16,093.98 is: 22,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.26 : 38,680.47 = 16,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.26/38,680.47 = 16,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.26x = 38,680.47 × 16,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.26x = 622,522,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,522,710.57/28,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.33

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