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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.44, 38,775.58 and 16,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.44, 38,775.58 and 16,160.76 is: 22,302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.44 : 38,775.58 = 16,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.44/38,775.58 = 16,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.44x = 38,775.58 × 16,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.44x = 626,642,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,642,842.24/28,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.49

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