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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.30, 42,136.20 and 16,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.30, 42,136.20 and 16,223.40 is: 24,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.30 : 42,136.20 = 16,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.30/42,136.20 = 16,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.30x = 42,136.20 × 16,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.30x = 683,592,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,592,427.08/28,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.20

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