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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.96, 38,783.68 and 16,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.96, 38,783.68 and 16,160.16 is: 22,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.96 : 38,783.68 = 16,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.96/38,783.68 = 16,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.96x = 38,783.68 × 16,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.96x = 626,750,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,750,474.19/28,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.35

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