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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,157.61, 38,861.87 and 16,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,157.61, 38,861.87 and 16,058.12 is: 22,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,157.61 : 38,861.87 = 16,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,157.61/38,861.87 = 16,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,157.61x = 38,861.87 × 16,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,157.61x = 624,048,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,048,571.88/28,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.70

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