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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.48, 38,683.02 and 16,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.48, 38,683.02 and 16,095.15 is: 22,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.48 : 38,683.02 = 16,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.48/38,683.02 = 16,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.48x = 38,683.02 × 16,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.48x = 622,609,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,609,009.35/28,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.65

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