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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.91, 38,707.44 and 16,564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.91, 38,707.44 and 16,564.03 is: 22,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.91 : 38,707.44 = 16,564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.91/38,707.44 = 16,564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.91x = 38,707.44 × 16,564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.91x = 641,151,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,151,197.38/28,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.70

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