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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.03, 38,692.56 and 16,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.03, 38,692.56 and 16,093.96 is: 22,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.03 : 38,692.56 = 16,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.03/38,692.56 = 16,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.03x = 38,692.56 × 16,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.03x = 622,716,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,716,512.94/28,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.92

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