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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.46, 38,692.42 and 16,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.46, 38,692.42 and 16,098.54 is: 22,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.46 : 38,692.42 = 16,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.46/38,692.42 = 16,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.46x = 38,692.42 × 16,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.46x = 622,891,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,891,471.07/28,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.99

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