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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.58, 38,720.73 and 16,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.58, 38,720.73 and 16,124.66 is: 22,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.58 : 38,720.73 = 16,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.58/38,720.73 = 16,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.58x = 38,720.73 × 16,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.58x = 624,358,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,358,412.60/28,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.76

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