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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.32, 38,710.80 and 16,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.32, 38,710.80 and 16,115.40 is: 22,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.32 : 38,710.80 = 16,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.32/38,710.80 = 16,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.32x = 38,710.80 × 16,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.32x = 623,840,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,840,026.32/28,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.24

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