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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.80, 38,676.82 and 16,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.80, 38,676.82 and 16,090.36 is: 22,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.80 : 38,676.82 = 16,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.80/38,676.82 = 16,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.80x = 38,676.82 × 16,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.80x = 622,323,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,323,957.46/28,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.81

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