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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.82, 38,686.53 and 16,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.82, 38,686.53 and 16,096.66 is: 22,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.82 : 38,686.53 = 16,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.82/38,686.53 = 16,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.82x = 38,686.53 × 16,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.82x = 622,723,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,723,919.99/28,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.10

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