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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.98, 38,682.33 and 16,094.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.98, 38,682.33 and 16,094.65 is: 22,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.98 : 38,682.33 = 16,094.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.98/38,682.33 = 16,094.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.98x = 38,682.33 × 16,094.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.98x = 622,578,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,578,562.53/28,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.96

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