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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.96, 38,691.73 and 16,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.96, 38,691.73 and 16,098.04 is: 22,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.96 : 38,691.73 = 16,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.96/38,691.73 = 16,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.96x = 38,691.73 × 16,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.96x = 622,861,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,861,017.21/28,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.30

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