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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.88, 38,697.72 and 16,105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.88, 38,697.72 and 16,105.99 is: 22,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.88 : 38,697.72 = 16,105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.88/38,697.72 = 16,105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.88x = 38,697.72 × 16,105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.88x = 623,265,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,265,091.34/28,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.22

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