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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.06, 38,777.82 and 16,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.06, 38,777.82 and 16,162.39 is: 22,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.06 : 38,777.82 = 16,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.06/38,777.82 = 16,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.06x = 38,777.82 × 16,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.06x = 626,742,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,742,250.19/28,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.74

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