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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.53, 38,705.67 and 16,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.53, 38,705.67 and 16,103.46 is: 22,222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.53 : 38,705.67 = 16,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.53/38,705.67 = 16,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.53x = 38,705.67 × 16,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.53x = 623,295,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,295,208.62/28,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.03

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