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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.76, 38,771.94 and 16,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.76, 38,771.94 and 16,158.10 is: 22,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.76 : 38,771.94 = 16,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.76/38,771.94 = 16,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.76x = 38,771.94 × 16,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.76x = 626,480,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,480,883.71/28,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.85

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