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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075.73, 38,747.81 and 16,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075.73, 38,747.81 and 16,139.57 is: 22,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075.73 : 38,747.81 = 16,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075.73/38,747.81 = 16,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075.73x = 38,747.81 × 16,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075.73x = 625,372,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,372,838.45/28,075.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.50

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