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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,067.97, 38,732.83 and 16,731.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,067.97, 38,732.83 and 16,731.62 is: 23,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,067.97 : 38,732.83 = 16,731.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,067.97/38,732.83 = 16,731.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,067.97x = 38,732.83 × 16,731.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,067.97x = 648,062,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,062,715.76/28,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.05

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