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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.27, 38,771.27 and 16,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.27, 38,771.27 and 16,157.62 is: 22,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.27 : 38,771.27 = 16,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.27/38,771.27 = 16,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.27x = 38,771.27 × 16,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.27x = 626,451,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,451,253.72/28,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.19

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