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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097, 38,773.86 and 16,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097, 38,773.86 and 16,921.16 is: 23,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097 : 38,773.86 = 16,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097/38,773.86 = 16,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097x = 38,773.86 × 16,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097x = 656,098,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,098,688.88/28,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.20

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