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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,091.82, 38,766.02 and 16,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,091.82, 38,766.02 and 16,154.88 is: 22,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,091.82 : 38,766.02 = 16,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,091.82/38,766.02 = 16,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,091.82x = 38,766.02 × 16,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,091.82x = 626,260,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,260,320.40/28,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.33

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