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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.46, 38,908.56 and 16,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.46, 38,908.56 and 16,097.52 is: 22,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.46 : 38,908.56 = 16,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.46/38,908.56 = 16,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.46x = 38,908.56 × 16,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.46x = 626,331,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,331,322.77/28,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.48

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