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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.05, 38,785.03 and 16,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.05, 38,785.03 and 16,170.79 is: 22,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.05 : 38,785.03 = 16,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.05/38,785.03 = 16,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.05x = 38,785.03 × 16,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.05x = 627,184,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,184,510.61/28,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.49

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