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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.96, 38,719.14 and 22,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.96, 38,719.14 and 22,973.36 is: 31,748.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.96 : 38,719.14 = 22,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.96/38,719.14 = 22,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.96x = 38,719.14 × 22,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.96x = 889,508,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,508,742.11/28,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,748.94

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