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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.04, 38,682.44 and 16,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.04, 38,682.44 and 16,086.98 is: 22,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.04 : 38,682.44 = 16,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.04/38,682.44 = 16,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.04x = 38,682.44 × 16,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.04x = 622,283,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,283,638.63/28,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.01

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