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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.32, 38,723.92 and 16,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.32, 38,723.92 and 16,732.01 is: 23,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.32 : 38,723.92 = 16,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.32/38,723.92 = 16,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.32x = 38,723.92 × 16,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.32x = 647,929,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,929,016.68/28,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.58

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