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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.03, 38,707.74 and 16,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.03, 38,707.74 and 16,104.96 is: 22,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.03 : 38,707.74 = 16,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.03/38,707.74 = 16,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.03x = 38,707.74 × 16,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.03x = 623,386,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,386,604.39/28,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.10

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