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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.68, 38,771.83 and 16,158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.68, 38,771.83 and 16,158.03 is: 22,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.68 : 38,771.83 = 16,158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.68/38,771.83 = 16,158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.68x = 38,771.83 × 16,158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.68x = 626,476,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,476,392.29/28,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.76

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