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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.94, 38,774.89 and 16,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.94, 38,774.89 and 16,160.26 is: 22,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.94 : 38,774.89 = 16,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.94/38,774.89 = 16,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.94x = 38,774.89 × 16,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.94x = 626,612,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,612,303.87/28,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.80

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