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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.02, 38,905.61 and 16,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.02, 38,905.61 and 16,092.27 is: 22,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.02 : 38,905.61 = 16,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.02/38,905.61 = 16,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.02x = 38,905.61 × 16,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.02x = 626,079,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,079,580.63/28,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,207.69

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