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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.23, 38,730.89 and 16,732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.23, 38,730.89 and 16,732.45 is: 23,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.23 : 38,730.89 = 16,732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.23/38,730.89 = 16,732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.23x = 38,730.89 × 16,732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.23x = 648,062,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,062,680.38/28,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.77

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