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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.13, 38,773.84 and 16,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.13, 38,773.84 and 16,159.48 is: 22,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.13 : 38,773.84 = 16,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.13/38,773.84 = 16,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.13x = 38,773.84 × 16,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.13x = 626,564,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,564,817.34/28,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.75

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