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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.84, 38,704.92 and 16,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.84, 38,704.92 and 16,116.44 is: 22,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.84 : 38,704.92 = 16,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.84/38,704.92 = 16,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.84x = 38,704.92 × 16,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.84x = 623,785,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,785,520.88/28,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.71

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