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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.82, 38,687.91 and 16,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.82, 38,687.91 and 16,097.66 is: 22,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.82 : 38,687.91 = 16,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.82/38,687.91 = 16,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.82x = 38,687.91 × 16,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.82x = 622,784,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,784,821.29/28,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.48

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