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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,129.72, 38,819.03 and 16,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,129.72, 38,819.03 and 16,029.86 is: 22,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,129.72 : 38,819.03 = 16,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,129.72/38,819.03 = 16,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,129.72x = 38,819.03 × 16,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,129.72x = 622,263,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,263,616.24/28,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.22

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