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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,036.08, 38,688.12 and 16,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,036.08, 38,688.12 and 16,101.36 is: 22,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,036.08 : 38,688.12 = 16,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,036.08/38,688.12 = 16,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,036.08x = 38,688.12 × 16,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,036.08x = 622,931,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,931,347.84/28,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.92

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