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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.39, 38,738.42 and 16,139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.39, 38,738.42 and 16,139.71 is: 22,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.39 : 38,738.42 = 16,139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.39/38,738.42 = 16,139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.39x = 38,738.42 × 16,139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.39x = 625,226,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,226,864.66/28,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.33

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