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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,099.92, 38,773.44 and 16,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,099.92, 38,773.44 and 16,163.76 is: 22,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,099.92 : 38,773.44 = 16,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,099.92/38,773.44 = 16,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,099.92x = 38,773.44 × 16,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,099.92x = 626,724,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,724,578.53/28,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.43

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