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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.82, 38,730.56 and 16,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.82, 38,730.56 and 16,131.08 is: 22,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.82 : 38,730.56 = 16,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.82/38,730.56 = 16,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.82x = 38,730.56 × 16,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.82x = 624,765,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,765,761.80/28,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.70

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