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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.09, 38,773.04 and 16,158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.09, 38,773.04 and 16,158.17 is: 22,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.09 : 38,773.04 = 16,158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.09/38,773.04 = 16,158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.09x = 38,773.04 × 16,158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.09x = 626,501,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,501,097.08/28,095.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.31

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