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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.08, 38,704.67 and 23,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.08, 38,704.67 and 23,810.14 is: 32,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.08 : 38,704.67 = 23,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.08/38,704.67 = 23,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.08x = 38,704.67 × 23,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.08x = 921,563,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,563,611.35/28,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.27

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