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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.02, 38,773.26 and 16,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.02, 38,773.26 and 16,772.08 is: 23,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.02 : 38,773.26 = 16,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.02/38,773.26 = 16,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.02x = 38,773.26 × 16,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.02x = 650,308,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,308,369.91/28,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.93

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