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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.09, 38,774.42 and 16,159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.09, 38,774.42 and 16,159.17 is: 22,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.09 : 38,774.42 = 16,159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.09/38,774.42 = 16,159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.09x = 38,774.42 × 16,159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.09x = 626,562,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,562,444.43/28,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.70

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