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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092, 38,767.10 and 16,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092, 38,767.10 and 16,156.04 is: 22,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092 : 38,767.10 = 16,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092/38,767.10 = 16,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092x = 38,767.10 × 16,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092x = 626,322,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,322,818.28/28,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.42

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