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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.32, 38,773.00 and 16,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.32, 38,773.00 and 16,158.87 is: 22,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.32 : 38,773.00 = 16,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.32/38,773.00 = 16,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.32x = 38,773.00 × 16,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.32x = 626,527,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,527,823.11/28,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.29

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