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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.68, 38,683.26 and 16,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.68, 38,683.26 and 16,096.14 is: 22,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.68 : 38,683.26 = 16,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.68/38,683.26 = 16,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.68x = 38,683.26 × 16,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.68x = 622,651,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,651,168.62/28,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.20

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