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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,071.03, 38,737.45 and 16,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,071.03, 38,737.45 and 16,134.06 is: 22,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,071.03 : 38,737.45 = 16,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,071.03/38,737.45 = 16,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,071.03x = 38,737.45 × 16,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,071.03x = 624,992,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,992,342.55/28,071.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.67

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