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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.16, 38,726.88 and 16,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.16, 38,726.88 and 16,130.24 is: 22,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.16 : 38,726.88 = 16,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.16/38,726.88 = 16,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.16x = 38,726.88 × 16,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.16x = 624,673,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,673,868.85/28,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.57

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