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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.84, 38,715.96 and 16,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.84, 38,715.96 and 16,124.44 is: 22,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.84 : 38,715.96 = 16,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.84/38,715.96 = 16,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.84x = 38,715.96 × 16,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.84x = 624,273,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,273,174.06/28,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.75

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