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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.58, 38,704.13 and 16,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.58, 38,704.13 and 16,112.66 is: 22,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.58 : 38,704.13 = 16,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.58/38,704.13 = 16,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.58x = 38,704.13 × 16,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.58x = 623,626,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,626,273.62/28,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.17

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