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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.48, 38,713.90 and 16,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.48, 38,713.90 and 16,116.59 is: 22,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.48 : 38,713.90 = 16,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.48/38,713.90 = 16,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.48x = 38,713.90 × 16,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.48x = 623,935,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,935,922.55/28,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.74

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