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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.24, 38,703.74 and 16,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.24, 38,703.74 and 16,113.08 is: 22,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.24 : 38,703.74 = 16,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.24/38,703.74 = 16,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.24x = 38,703.74 × 16,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.24x = 623,636,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,636,458.92/28,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.63

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