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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.95, 38,713.73 and 16,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.95, 38,713.73 and 16,114.26 is: 22,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.95 : 38,713.73 = 16,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.95/38,713.73 = 16,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.95x = 38,713.73 × 16,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.95x = 623,842,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,842,975.68/28,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.64

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