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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.16, 38,735.16 and 16,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.16, 38,735.16 and 16,136.24 is: 22,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.16 : 38,735.16 = 16,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.16/38,735.16 = 16,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.16x = 38,735.16 × 16,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.16x = 625,039,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,039,838.20/28,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.85

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