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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.28, 38,728.02 and 16,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.28, 38,728.02 and 16,126.12 is: 22,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.28 : 38,728.02 = 16,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.28/38,728.02 = 16,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.28x = 38,728.02 × 16,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.28x = 624,532,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,532,697.88/28,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.24

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