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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.16, 38,685.48 and 16,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.16, 38,685.48 and 16,100.24 is: 22,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.16 : 38,685.48 = 16,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.16/38,685.48 = 16,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.16x = 38,685.48 × 16,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.16x = 622,845,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,845,512.52/28,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.17

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