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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,086.57, 38,761.81 and 16,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,086.57, 38,761.81 and 16,153.76 is: 22,293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,086.57 : 38,761.81 = 16,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,086.57/38,761.81 = 16,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,086.57x = 38,761.81 × 16,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,086.57x = 626,149,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,149,032.43/28,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.54

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