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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.06, 38,730.88 and 16,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.06, 38,730.88 and 16,130.09 is: 22,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.06 : 38,730.88 = 16,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.06/38,730.88 = 16,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.06x = 38,730.88 × 16,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.06x = 624,732,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,732,524.67/28,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.98

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