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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.09, 38,680.11 and 16,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.09, 38,680.11 and 16,093.15 is: 22,208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.09 : 38,680.11 = 16,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.09/38,680.11 = 16,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.09x = 38,680.11 × 16,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.09x = 622,484,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,484,812.25/28,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.53

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