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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.57, 38,736.09 and 16,135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.57, 38,736.09 and 16,135.92 is: 22,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.57 : 38,736.09 = 16,135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.57/38,736.09 = 16,135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.57x = 38,736.09 × 16,135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.57x = 625,042,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,042,449.35/28,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.41

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