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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,085.76, 38,760.39 and 16,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,085.76, 38,760.39 and 16,152.84 is: 22,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,085.76 : 38,760.39 = 16,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,085.76/38,760.39 = 16,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,085.76x = 38,760.39 × 16,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,085.76x = 626,090,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,090,378.01/28,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.09

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