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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.29, 38,684.18 and 16,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.29, 38,684.18 and 16,088.22 is: 22,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.29 : 38,684.18 = 16,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.29/38,684.18 = 16,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.29x = 38,684.18 × 16,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.29x = 622,359,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,359,638.58/28,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.73

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