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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.12, 38,682.72 and 16,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.12, 38,682.72 and 16,094.16 is: 22,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.12 : 38,682.72 = 16,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.12/38,682.72 = 16,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.12x = 38,682.72 × 16,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.12x = 622,565,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,565,884.92/28,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.02

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