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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.08, 38,685.36 and 16,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.08, 38,685.36 and 16,099.36 is: 22,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.08 : 38,685.36 = 16,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.08/38,685.36 = 16,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.08x = 38,685.36 × 16,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.08x = 622,809,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,809,537.37/28,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.16

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