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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,080.27, 38,757.42 and 16,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,080.27, 38,757.42 and 16,150.50 is: 22,291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,080.27 : 38,757.42 = 16,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,080.27/38,757.42 = 16,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,080.27x = 38,757.42 × 16,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,080.27x = 625,951,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,951,711.71/28,080.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.51

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