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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,040.88, 38,696.34 and 16,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,040.88, 38,696.34 and 16,104.99 is: 22,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,040.88 : 38,696.34 = 16,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,040.88/38,696.34 = 16,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,040.88x = 38,696.34 × 16,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,040.88x = 623,204,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,204,168.74/28,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.84

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