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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.94, 38,776.26 and 16,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.94, 38,776.26 and 16,161.26 is: 22,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.94 : 38,776.26 = 16,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.94/38,776.26 = 16,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.94x = 38,776.26 × 16,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.94x = 626,673,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,673,219.69/28,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.17

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