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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.34, 38,682.68 and 16,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.34, 38,682.68 and 16,095.80 is: 22,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.34 : 38,682.68 = 16,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.34/38,682.68 = 16,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.34x = 38,682.68 × 16,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.34x = 622,628,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,628,406.85/28,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.66

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