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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,148.68, 38,841.34 and 16,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,148.68, 38,841.34 and 16,050.72 is: 22,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,148.68 : 38,841.34 = 16,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,148.68/38,841.34 = 16,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,148.68x = 38,841.34 × 16,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,148.68x = 623,431,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,431,472.76/28,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.80

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