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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.26, 38,771.25 and 16,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.26, 38,771.25 and 16,157.60 is: 22,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.26 : 38,771.25 = 16,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.26/38,771.25 = 16,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.26x = 38,771.25 × 16,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.26x = 626,450,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,450,445.93/28,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.17

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