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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.05, 38,681.15 and 16,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.05, 38,681.15 and 16,093.08 is: 22,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.05 : 38,681.15 = 16,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.05/38,681.15 = 16,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.05x = 38,681.15 × 16,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.05x = 622,498,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,498,760.98/28,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.26

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