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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.69, 38,729.00 and 16,129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.69, 38,729.00 and 16,129.95 is: 22,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.69 : 38,729.00 = 16,129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.69/38,729.00 = 16,129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.69x = 38,729.00 × 16,129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.69x = 624,696,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,696,873.87/28,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.14

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