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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.32, 38,687.22 and 16,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.32, 38,687.22 and 16,097.16 is: 22,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.32 : 38,687.22 = 16,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.32/38,687.22 = 16,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.32x = 38,687.22 × 16,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.32x = 622,754,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,754,370.30/28,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.79

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