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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,159.56, 38,860.02 and 16,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,159.56, 38,860.02 and 16,225.20 is: 22,390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,159.56 : 38,860.02 = 16,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,159.56/38,860.02 = 16,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,159.56x = 38,860.02 × 16,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,159.56x = 630,511,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,511,596.50/28,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.68

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