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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.28, 38,716.96 and 16,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.28, 38,716.96 and 16,116.60 is: 22,242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.28 : 38,716.96 = 16,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.28/38,716.96 = 16,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.28x = 38,716.96 × 16,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.28x = 623,985,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,985,757.54/28,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.88

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