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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.72, 38,733.86 and 16,732.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.72, 38,733.86 and 16,732.37 is: 23,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.72 : 38,733.86 = 16,732.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.72/38,733.86 = 16,732.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.72x = 38,733.86 × 16,732.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.72x = 648,109,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,109,083.38/28,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.08

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