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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.06, 38,773.33 and 16,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.06, 38,773.33 and 16,772.13 is: 23,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.06 : 38,773.33 = 16,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.06/38,773.33 = 16,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.06x = 38,773.33 × 16,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.06x = 650,311,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,311,273.64/28,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.99

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