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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092.60, 38,759.04 and 16,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092.60, 38,759.04 and 16,151.64 is: 22,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092.60 : 38,759.04 = 16,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092.60/38,759.04 = 16,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092.60x = 38,759.04 × 16,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092.60x = 626,022,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,022,060.83/28,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.23

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