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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.77, 38,771.96 and 16,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.77, 38,771.96 and 16,158.12 is: 22,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.77 : 38,771.96 = 16,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.77/38,771.96 = 16,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.77x = 38,771.96 × 16,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.77x = 626,481,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,481,788.46/28,094.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.88

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