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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.23, 38,805.72 and 23,926.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.23, 38,805.72 and 23,926.47 is: 32,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.23 : 38,805.72 = 23,926.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.23/38,805.72 = 23,926.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.23x = 38,805.72 × 23,926.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.23x = 928,483,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,483,895.41/28,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,943.38

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