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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.92, 38,716.31 and 16,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.92, 38,716.31 and 16,122.01 is: 22,249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.92 : 38,716.31 = 16,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.92/38,716.31 = 16,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.92x = 38,716.31 × 16,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.92x = 624,184,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,184,736.98/28,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.47

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