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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,105.63, 38,772.51 and 16,768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,105.63, 38,772.51 and 16,768.64 is: 23,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,105.63 : 38,772.51 = 16,768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,105.63/38,772.51 = 16,768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,105.63x = 38,772.51 × 16,768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,105.63x = 650,162,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,162,262.09/28,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.81

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