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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.85, 38,714.42 and 16,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.85, 38,714.42 and 16,116.96 is: 22,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.85 : 38,714.42 = 16,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.85/38,714.42 = 16,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.85x = 38,714.42 × 16,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.85x = 623,958,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,958,883.60/28,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.26

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