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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.76, 38,715.96 and 16,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.76, 38,715.96 and 16,875.60 is: 23,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.76 : 38,715.96 = 16,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.76/38,715.96 = 16,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.76x = 38,715.96 × 16,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.76x = 653,355,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,355,054.58/28,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.73

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