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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,042.16, 38,697.90 and 16,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,042.16, 38,697.90 and 16,109.24 is: 22,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,042.16 : 38,697.90 = 16,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,042.16/38,697.90 = 16,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,042.16x = 38,697.90 × 16,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,042.16x = 623,393,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,393,758.60/28,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.59

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