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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.07, 38,772.54 and 16,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.07, 38,772.54 and 16,159.10 is: 22,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.07 : 38,772.54 = 16,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.07/38,772.54 = 16,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.07x = 38,772.54 × 16,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.07x = 626,529,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,529,157.25/28,096.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.53

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