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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.07, 38,773.92 and 16,160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.07, 38,773.92 and 16,160.10 is: 22,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.07 : 38,773.92 = 16,160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.07/38,773.92 = 16,160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.07x = 38,773.92 × 16,160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.07x = 626,590,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,590,424.59/28,097.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.92

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