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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.19, 38,706.51 and 16,110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.19, 38,706.51 and 16,110.69 is: 22,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.19 : 38,706.51 = 16,110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.19/38,706.51 = 16,110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.19x = 38,706.51 × 16,110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.19x = 623,588,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,588,583.59/28,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.76

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