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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.96, 38,688.97 and 16,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.96, 38,688.97 and 16,096.04 is: 22,214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.96 : 38,688.97 = 16,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.96/38,688.97 = 16,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.96x = 38,688.97 × 16,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.96x = 622,739,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,739,208.68/28,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.54

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