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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.09, 38,681.49 and 16,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.09, 38,681.49 and 16,094.15 is: 22,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.09 : 38,681.49 = 16,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.09/38,681.49 = 16,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.09x = 38,681.49 × 16,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.09x = 622,545,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,545,702.28/28,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.91

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