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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.68, 38,682.54 and 16,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.68, 38,682.54 and 16,095.12 is: 22,209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.68 : 38,682.54 = 16,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.68/38,682.54 = 16,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.68x = 38,682.54 × 16,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.68x = 622,600,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,600,123.20/28,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.00

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