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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.24, 38,684.10 and 16,088.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.24, 38,684.10 and 16,088.17 is: 22,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.24 : 38,684.10 = 16,088.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.24/38,684.10 = 16,088.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.24x = 38,684.10 × 16,088.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.24x = 622,356,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,356,377.10/28,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.66

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