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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.63, 38,771.77 and 16,157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.63, 38,771.77 and 16,157.98 is: 22,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.63 : 38,771.77 = 16,157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.63/38,771.77 = 16,157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.63x = 38,771.77 × 16,157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.63x = 626,473,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,473,209.58/28,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.68

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