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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.19, 38,814.16 and 16,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.19, 38,814.16 and 16,030.50 is: 22,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.19 : 38,814.16 = 16,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.19/38,814.16 = 16,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.19x = 38,814.16 × 16,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.19x = 622,210,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,210,497.36/28,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.32

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