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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.08, 38,703.29 and 23,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.08, 38,703.29 and 23,809.14 is: 32,893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.08 : 38,703.29 = 23,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.08/38,703.29 = 23,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.08x = 38,703.29 × 23,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.08x = 921,491,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,491,931.02/28,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,893.89

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