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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.04, 38,710.50 and 16,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.04, 38,710.50 and 16,106.96 is: 22,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.04 : 38,710.50 = 16,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.04/38,710.50 = 16,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.04x = 38,710.50 × 16,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.04x = 623,508,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,508,475.08/28,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.85

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