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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.12, 38,685.39 and 16,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.12, 38,685.39 and 16,096.34 is: 22,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.12 : 38,685.39 = 16,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.12/38,685.39 = 16,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.12x = 38,685.39 × 16,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.12x = 622,693,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,693,190.47/28,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.98

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