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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.23, 38,714.12 and 16,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.23, 38,714.12 and 16,114.54 is: 22,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.23 : 38,714.12 = 16,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.23/38,714.12 = 16,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.23x = 38,714.12 × 16,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.23x = 623,860,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,860,118.38/28,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.03

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