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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.68, 38,710.92 and 16,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.68, 38,710.92 and 16,116.20 is: 22,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.68 : 38,710.92 = 16,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.68/38,710.92 = 16,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.68x = 38,710.92 × 16,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.68x = 623,872,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,872,928.90/28,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.92

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