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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.63, 38,774.53 and 16,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.63, 38,774.53 and 16,159.98 is: 22,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.63 : 38,774.53 = 16,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.63/38,774.53 = 16,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.63x = 38,774.53 × 16,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.63x = 626,595,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,595,629.31/28,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.45

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